Sign the
Pledge
Join our growing network of over 290 Pledged Green Makers (April 2025) who are dedicated to reducing their environmental impact within their creative practice.
Sign up using the form below - it’s FREE!
Who can sign the pledge?
Any maker (individual or organisation) concerned about the climate emergency and committed to making their creative practice more sustainable (even little steps count!).
Makers can be based anywhere, but is most beneficial to Southwest makers. Makers from across the UK or worldwide are welcome to sign the pledge and benefit from the free resources and quarterly newsletter, but Southwest makers may get more out if it in terms of access to our Sustainable Craft Fairs and any in-person events.
Why should I sign the pledge?
Your name and website listed on our Pledged Green Makers page
Downloadable “I’ve signed the pledge” business card to use on your own website, social media channels or get printed
Access to in person and online professional development courses and resources
100% discount on Making Design Circular Course: How to Stop Feeling Guilty & Actually Save the Planet
10% discount on all other Making Design Circular courses
Access to the GMI online forum [coming soon]
Quarterly email newsletter
A button made from fully recycled single-use plastics (while stocks last)
Selling opportunities at our GMI Sustainable Craft Fairs
What we ask of Pledged Green Makers?
Help promote sustainability within the creative & cultural sector
Help promote the Green Maker Initiative events, activities and messaging
Share with your fellow Pledged Green Makers, whether that be materials, skills or knowledge
Don’t use the Green Maker Initiative as a form of greenwashing
Help us where possible… on occasion, we may ask you to complete surveys or informal reports regarding sustainability within your practice, your participation is appreciated.
Images credit: Emma Booth
In order: Jane Watts Leather & Metal, Yuli Somme/Bellacouche, Bridget Macklin