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Been London teams up with Biophilica to craft fully home compostable concept collection

Accessories brand Been London has partnered with biotechnology company Biophilica to create a collection of fully home compostable products using the plastic-free leather alternative Treekind. The collection includes a tote and small leather goods like a keyring and coin purse, all designed with their end-of-life considerations in mind. Been...

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COULD THIS BE THE WORLD'S MOST SUSTAINABLE LEATHER BAG?

BEEN London works with Biophilica to create a plastic-free & compostable handbag made by Treekind™ ‘leaf leather’ Award-winning sustainable bag brand BEEN London has hit another milestone when it comes to turning trash into treasure. Known for making luxury accessories from materials that would otherwise end up in landfill, the brand has teamed...

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Been London collaborates with Candice Brathwaite on sustainable handbag

Journalist, author and TV presenter Candice Brathwaite has collaborated with sustainable British accessories brand Been London to create a handbag made entirely from recycled materials. The limited-edition CB x Been London collection includes the ‘Esmé’ crossbody handbag with ruched detailing, named after Brathwaite’s daughter that is available...

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BEEN London: How a handbag can help reduce your carbon footprint

London start-up creates leather bag with 87% less carbon footprint compared to high street The UK showed the second biggest fall in carbon emissions globally in 2020, down 13% for the year compared with 2019*. With this much-needed silver lining of lockdowns reducing our carbon footprint, consumers are looking for eco-friendly products to help...