Join us as we celebrate sustainability in Portman Marylebone ahead of Earth Day on Saturday 22 April. From conscious shopping to sustainable dining, we are taking the opportunity to spotlight a selection of local businesses working to ensure that they minimise their environmental impact. The Portman Estate is the first estate in the UK to become BCorp certified and sustainability is one of the core pillars of our area. Read on to learn more about some of our trailblazing brands, putting sustainability and ethical manufacturing at the forefront of what they do not only for Earth Day but all year round.
Discover Isabel Manns for sustainable, timeless pieces made to last.
Isabel Manns focuses on creating ethical and environmentally friendly clothing that positively impacts the environment. The garments are designed and produced in the UK, lowering their carbon footprint with the best craftsmanship and fabrics, thus allowing the pieces to stand the test of time. Their reversible collection combats the fashion industry’s biggest issue, overconsumption, by offering several variations of an outfit in one or two pieces. All scrap fabrics are repurposed into accessories such as headbands and pocket squares, ensuring almost nothing goes to waste. Visit Isabel Manns this Earth Day for chic, timeless pieces that put sustainability first.
18 New Quebec Street, W1H 7RQ
Visit Kimai for more sustainable lab-grown diamonds.
Founded by Sidney Neuhaus and Jessica Warchm, Kimai is channelling a creative solution to the need for more transparency and sustainability within the mining industry. While traditionally mined diamonds often exchange hands over 20 times after being mined, Kimai’s jewellery uses lab-grown diamonds and recycled gold that are fully traceable and made-to-order. Their lab-grown diamonds are not only more sustainable than mined diamonds, but they are physically and chemically identical to those pulled from the earth. Visit Kimai’s store at 24 Chiltern Street and explore a jewellery collection that is as sustainable as it is beautiful.
18 New Quebec Street, W1H 7RQ
Go for a delicious meal at The Gate Restaurant.
Established in 1989 by Michael and Adrian Daniel, The Gate is one of London’s best vegetarian restaurants. Serving dishes influenced by Arabic, Indian, and Jewish cuisine, the restaurant has won multiple awards for its sustainable eats, including being named the best vegetarian restaurant in the world by Epicurious. Enjoy tasty bites crafted from sustainably and locally sourced produce, including Wild Mushroom Risotto Cake and Aubergine Schnitzel.
Also, visit The Gate’s Youtube channel here for creative vegan and vegetarian recipes.
22-24 Seymour Place, W1H 7NL
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean at A.O.K. Kitchen
At A.O.K. Kitchen, Greek culinary expert and head chef Konstantinos Rampias serves health-conscious and sustainable food incorporating Mediterranean and Californian flavours. All of the dishes are free from refined sugars and utilise ingredients from small, local, and artisanal producers. Eating from locally sourced producers is a great way to decrease your impact on the environment this Earth Day. Reserve a table for brunch, lunch, or dinner and enjoy a delicious meal in A.O.K.’s welcoming and elegant dining room.
52-55 Dorset Street, W1U 7NH
Local produce infused with Mexican flavours at KOL Restaurant
The Michelin-star restaurant on Seymour Street led by Chef Patron Santiago Lastra brings the flavours of Mexico to London while sourcing ingredients from local suppliers throughout the U.K. KOL sources its mackerel, sea bass and skate from fishermen in Cornwall and Devon while using Oaxacan-style cheese from a local South East cheesemaker, and incorporating mushrooms into carefully-crafted dishes. An interactive map on KOL’s website provides additional information, including the suppliers of each of KOL’s ingredients. You can also visit KOL Mezcaleria, their mezcal bar located below the restaurant for authentic Mexican spirits and cocktails.
Lower Ground Floor, 9 Seymour St, W1H 7BA
Invest in long lasting garden tools at Niwaki
Niwaki brings elevated Japanese craftsmanship to Marylebone, supplying high-quality tools that you need to maintain your spring garden. Inspiring gardeners and craftsmen to enjoy their passions, Niwaki offers a wide range of top-notch Japanese products including shovels, secateurs, scissors, and seeds. Let Niwaki inspire your spring garden this Earth Day and visit their flagship store located at 38 Chiltern Street.
38 Chiltern Street, W1U 7QL
Monc, the sustainable eyewear specialist
Established in London, Monc eyewear is leading the way to encourage responsibility in the fashion industry. Expertly crafted product and sustainability-driven, Monc Eyewear is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by ensuring its suppliers and manufacturers are as local to London as possible. Many of the frames and spectacles are released as limited editions to prevent overconsumption and to ensure minimal waste. Monc has committed themselves to pledging 1% of its annual sales directly to non-profit environmental groups.
21 Chiltern Street, W1U 7PH
Treat yourself with awarding winning jewellery from Cox & Power
Founded by Vicci Cox and Tony Power, Cox & Power is the UK’s first contemporary platinum jewellery showcase. The award-winning craftsmanship and creativity behind the pieces at Cox & Power takes inspiration from the world around us – coastal and urban landscapes alike. To celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2012, the brand created the world’s first jewellery in Fairtrade and Fairmined Platinum, since then Cox & Power have worked with certified precious metals, making each new collection in Fairmined or Fairtrade Gold. With these pieces you can follow the story of your jewellery right back to the earth and know that the gold was mined and traded fairly, a perfect way to pay homage to the environment this Earth Day.
10-12 Chiltern Street, W1U 7PX
Jikoni Carbon Neutral Pledge
Jikoni is a mixed heritage restaurant and the first UK independent restaurant to commit to going carbon neutral. Working with Climate Neutral, an independent company that helps organisations reach a carbon neutral status, Jikoni is taking strides in its environmentally conscious outlook. This includes converting to using Green Solar energy, using Comfort & Joy delivery service, a 100 per cent vegan / vegetarian take away service with all packaging being 100 per cent compostable with zero plastic. Jikoni has also committed to reconstruct its supply chain, focusing on sustainable, local suppliers from around the UK, as well as lowering their waste output as much as possible. While Jikoni still serves meat, it has committed to only serve low carbon produce such as chicken, venison, lobster and quail. Celebrate Earth Day and visit Jikoni on 19-21 Blandford Street, for delicious dishes that have been created in an environmentally conscious way.
19-21 Blandford Street, London W1U 3DJ