There many reasons to choose Denby; it's versatile, beautiful and durable, it's styled by life, and it's sustainably made to last with a 10 year guarantee. But what really makes us stand out is the fact that we craft 'feel-good' ceramics - items to love and cherish, to gift and to share moments around, safe in the knowledge you have made a truly conscious choice for your home. The founder of sustainable website, BuyMeOnce, Tara Button is leading the way on buying less and buying better, and has shared some useful tips on ways to live a more conscious and sustainable life.
"I love Denby because of their 'styled by life' mantra. Their ceramics are beautiful, durable and versatile, and are designed for real life and real people."
'A Life less Throwaway'
As making conscious choices continues to affect our approach to homeware and interior design, the durability of our ceramic ranges that will last a lifetime is more important than ever. With a 10-year guarantee, Denby can be used everyday as well as for special occasions, making versatile pieces work harder than more traditional tableware that is only used for ‘best’, saving on the purchase of multiple collections.
Tara Button's tips for a more conscious life
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Tip 1: Daily to-do'sLittle changes every day can all add up to make a big difference. Preserve foods by freezing them so nothing is wasted, use a compost bin to tackle waste, use beeswax wraps rather than wasteful plastic and always recycle. -
Tip 2: Buy for the life you haveBefore investing in new tableware or any homeware, think about what you really need. By making more conscious choices, you’re helping to look after the planet too. What are the essential pieces that you use every day? For me, it’s a pasta bowl as I can use it for practically every meal whether that’s salad, pasta, rice or dessert.
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Tip 3: Create a versatile homewares collectionWhenever I add to my home, I ask myself - is it useful as well as beautiful? A pair of Denby mugs will update your tea and coffee pieces and can also be used for pens and plants in your home office. Choose versatile pieces that will work for different occasions. -
Tip 4: Mix old and newEverything is inspired by the past so why not mix second-hand with new designs. A few classic pieces can make great additions to a new kitchen and timeless pieces will last a lifetime. I like to unearth vintage finds in charity shops or car-boot sales to style with my modern pieces.
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Tip 5: Buy localTry to support local brands and makers as it’s a much more thoughtful way to live. Denby is made in England, with all of their stoneware produced in Derbyshire using locally sourced clay. -
Tip 6: Give momentsBe mindful of choices when giving gifts. Gifts that will last could be anything from a plant in a durable pot. Always give a meaningful, lifelong item that can be treasured.
For the past 200 years, we have only used locally sourced clay to handcraft our stoneware designs. With every piece made in our Derbyshire, England factory, we can ensure the attention to detail and quality in all our production processes and final product. We are proudly the first UK tableware manufacturer to claim zero process waste to landfill which helps to save 600 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year. Conscious of the impact of waste on the natural environment and keen to minimise this, we continue to recycle our moulds, clay waste and glazes and are reducing single-use plastics in our packaging by recycling our cardboard boxes and reusing as a shredded alternative. Committed to reducing our impact on the earth, we are constantly evolving and are always looking at additional ways in which we can improve.