I started Embers and Ink back in 2017 from a burning need to escape the monotony of my 9-5 job. The next year I made the leap to physically leave that job behind, grabbing Embers and Ink with both hands and forming it into my future.<\/p>
I am a strong believer in our individual power to make a difference. We are not cogs in machines, but magnificent sparks of energy and we are full of power.<\/p>
As an independent business I'm using my power to make a difference:<\/p>
- Embers and Ink is partnered with Ecologi, and monthly funds to plant trees in reforestation projects around the world. Find out more here: https:\/\/ecologi.com\/embersandink<\/a><\/p> - I've ditched single-use plastic (in my private life too!)<\/p> - I source recyclable and recycled materials, choosing compostable and eco-friendly<\/p> - I also choose carefully who I work with to bring my products to life. I don't just go with whoever is cheapest: I make sure these companies use recyclable and recycled materials, give back to their communities, refuse plastic and want to change the world like I do<\/p> - I try to give back to the communities I am part of. I raise money for The Sheffield Cats Shelter through the sale of my mugs, and have done pro bono work for them, becasue their charity is close to my heart. <\/p> Communities are so important.<\/p> Community is everything because it is made up of individuals like us. Let's ditch the big, lifeless multi-corporations that suck the soul out of communities, who make the rich richer and the poor poorer, because for them the bottom line is the bottom dollar.<\/p> You are not a cog in a machine.You<\/a> are a changemaker and the choices you make everyday can change the world. Choose fun. Choose sustainable. Choose colour. Choose to make a difference to your own life and to the world. <\/p> <\/p>"},"textColor":{"id":134590326,"value":"#{feature.text.color}"}}},{"id":5290174,"type":"button","published":1,"size":{"x":12,"y":0},"order":2,"items":[],"properties":{"text":{"id":134590327,"value":"Shop Embers and Ink on Teemill"},"href":{"id":134590328,"value":"\/collection\/all-products\/"},"borderRadius":{"id":134590329,"value":"#{feature.border.radius}"},"align":{"id":134590330,"value":"left"},"primaryColor":{"id":134590331,"value":"#{button.primary.color}"},"secondaryColor":{"id":134590332,"value":"#{feature.text.color}"},"primary":{"id":134590333,"value":"0"}}}],"properties":{"icon":{"id":26357442,"value":null},"title":{"id":26357443,"value":"About"},"backgroundColor":{"id":26357445,"value":"#{feature.background.color}"},"padding":{"id":26357449,"value":"6"},"fullWidth":{"id":26357450,"value":"0"},"fullBackgroundColor":{"id":26357451,"value":"#{feature.fullBackground.color}"},"conditions":{"id":26357452,"value":"[]"},"direction":{"id":134590298,"value":"column"},"textColor":{"id":134590299,"value":"#{feature.text.color}"},"buttonText":{"id":134590300,"value":"Shop Embers and Ink on Teemill"},"copy":{"id":134590301,"value":" I started Embers and Ink back in 2017 from a burning need to escape the monotony of my 9-5 job. The next year I made the leap to physically leave that job behind, grabbing Embers and Ink with both hands and forming it into my future.<\/p> I am a strong believer in our individual power to make a difference. We are not cogs in machines, but magnificent sparks of energy and we are full of power.<\/p> As an independent business I'm using my power to make a difference:<\/p> - Embers and Ink is partnered with Ecologi, and monthly funds to plant trees in reforestation projects around the world. Find out more here: https:\/\/ecologi.com\/embersandink<\/a><\/p> - I've ditched single-use plastic (in my private life too!)<\/p> - I source recyclable and recycled materials, choosing compostable and eco-friendly<\/p> - I also choose carefully who I work with to bring my products to life. I don't just go with whoever is cheapest: I make sure these companies use recyclable and recycled materials, give back to their communities, refuse plastic and want to change the world like I do<\/p> - I try to give back to the communities I am part of. I raise money for The Sheffield Cats Shelter through the sale of my mugs, and have done pro bono work for them, becasue their charity is close to my heart. <\/p> Communities are so important.<\/p> Community is everything because it is made up of individuals like us. Let's ditch the big, lifeless multi-corporations that suck the soul out of communities, who make the rich richer and the poor poorer, because for them the bottom line is the bottom dollar.<\/p>Hi, Emma here! I'm the human behind Embers and Ink and I'm all about being as planet-friendly as I possibly can.<\/h2>