In honour of Earth Day 2024, we’re shining a spotlight on the businesses in our community committed to protecting the future of our planet. From carbon neutral dining to organically bio engineered and biodegradable plastics, our neighbourhood offers a host of opportunities to give back to the Earth this April.
Isabel Manns
Celebrate sustainable fashion with Isabel Manns, a designer who specialises in pioneering high end pieces designed with versatility in mind and crafted to last a lifetime. Isabel has also designed a specifically reversible collection where each piece can be turned inside out to reveal a different pattern, offering two looks in one garment. Isabel Manns champions sustainability as the DNA of their brand as they craft a compelling alternative to the world of fast fashion.
Learn more about their mission here.
18 New Quebec Street, London W1H 7RQ
Kimai
Kimai brings a new level of transparency to the jewellery industry. By using recycled gold and lab grown diamonds, which are physically and chemically identical to mined diamonds, the team at Kimai have complete control of the jewellery making process without compromising the environment. High-quality, low-impact, and full traceability – is at the heart of the Kimai brand.
Check out their sustainability page here.
24 Chiltern Street, London W1U 7QE
A.O.K Kitchen
Executive chef Konstantinos Rampias has carefully crafted a menu designed to go beyond dietary restrictions. A.O.K. Kitchen partners with local vendors to procure the freshest ingredients to star in their exquisite health forward recipes. Inspired by the farm to table traditions of Greek and Californian cuisines, A.O.K. Kitchen specialises in treating guests to mouthwatering and sustainable meals.
Learn more about A.O.K. Kitchen here.
52-55 Dorset Street, Marylebone, London W1U 7NH
KOL
Truly a celebration of all that food can be, KOL aligns itself at the cutting edge of global dining with a local flare. KOL offers a thoughtful selection of regional Mexican cuisine, but sources all of its ingredients locally in the UK, supporting sustainable farmers while minimising their carbon footprint. For vibrant Mexican cuisine reimagined through familiar local flavours. Sign up to their newsletter online to be the first to know about future reservation openings.
See their website for more information.
9 Seymour Street, Marylebone, London W1H 7BA
MONC
Recently selected for Walpole’s Brands of Tomorrow programme, MONC embodies the future of the eyewear industry, combining unparalleled craftsmanship with an unprecedented commitment to sustainability. Through experimentation with cutting edge bio plastics MONC has created fully organic, biodegradable frames creating an ethical alternative for both sunglasses and prescription eyewear.
Find out more about their sustainability efforts on their website.
21 Chiltern Street, London W1U 7PH
Cox & Power
This April, Cox & Power is celebrating a trio of anniversaries. 30 years since opening their doors, 20 years since joining the Marylebone community, and 10 years since moving to their Chiltern Street store. Five years ago, Cox & Power became one of the first jewellers in the world to craft jewellery out of 100% fairtrade and fair mined platinum, demonstrating their unending commitment to sustainability. Find a piece that is both uniquely beautiful and sustainable at Cox & Power this Earth Day.
See the Cox and Power story here.
10 – 12 Chiltern Street, London W1U 7PX
Jikoni
There’s no better restaurant to celebrate Earth Day than Jikoni, which prides itself as the UK’s very first carbon neutral restaurant. Through a sustained commitment to lowering their impact, this multicultural restaurant has paved the way for a better future in dining. From their solar powered restaurant to their green delivery service and commitment to local suppliers, Jikoni shows the best of what sustainable dining can look like. This April, come to Jikoni to experience founder Ravinder Bhogal’s groundbreaking dining experience.
Learn more about Jikoni’s innovative practices here.
19-21 Blandford Street, London W1U 3DH
Niwaki
What better way to enjoy the beauty of our planet this Earth Day than spending time in your garden. Niwaki was founded on the principle of bringing traditional Japanese gardening traditions to the British Isles. Their incredible range of sleek and ergonomic gardening tools will bring even more zen to your gardening experience, so invest in items that will elevate your time spent in the garden and stop by their Chiltern Street store.
Explore their range of products here.
38 Chiltern Street, London W1U 7QL
Grandirosa
This Earth Day, invest in the most beautiful things that the Earth has to offer and pick up a bespoke flower arrangement from Grandirosa. Founded by Lil and Mary in 2014, Grandirosa has grown organically to become one of the top luxury floral specialists in the region, all from their store in the heart of Marylebone. Take home a celebration of natural beauty with a Grandirosa arrangement.
36 Chiltern Street, London W1U 7QL
Seymour Kitchen
Seymour Kitchen exists at the crossroads of bold flavours and home style Persian cooking. With a menu curated from locally sourced ingredients, Seymour Kitchen cuts down on transportation emissions while offering the freshest ingredients possible. Take advantage of their outdoor seating, enjoy the sunshine and indulge in healthy feel good Persian cuisines.
5a Seymour Place, London W1H 5BA
Clarette
A spot for true wine and food lovers, this wine bar, on Blandford Street, offers shaded dining next to seasonal floral arrangements. Their extensive wine list caters to novices and experts alike, with a specific attention to classic French grapes. These beverages are perfectly paired with their quaint French small plates. Reserve a table at Clarette this April for a wine experience directly from the Château Margaux family.
44 Blandford Street, London W1U 7HS
King & Tuckfield
This Chiltern Street outfitter creates timeless British pieces with full transparency in their supply chain and a commitment to sustainability. King & Tuckfield only work with factories that allow them to keep waste to a minimum and any unavoidable waste is repurposed into special edition accessories. Their signature Hand Me Down initiative helps to extend the lifecycle of their garments and give back to their customer base.
Learn more about how they are minimizing their environmental impact here.
40 Chiltern Street, London W1U 7LQ