Website: https://www.crafts.org.uk/green-maker-initiative

For craft makers based in the Southwest of England. A network of support and advice for crafts individuals and groups committed to reducing their environmental impact. Makers sign a pledge to improve their environmental actions by committing to:

  • Reduce environmental impact each year
  • Increase monitoring and management of environmental impact each year
  • Send an informal report on actions taken to reduce environmental impact each year

Members get:

  • Listed on the MAKE Southwest website and can display GMI membership on their own publicity
  • Sustainable maker resources
  • Help to reduce their environmental impact at workshops, support and networks
  • Access to a recycle and share, waste materials bank which makers can collect from or donate to
  • Quarterly email newsletter