Plastic Free July is over, so what’s next?

Written by friend of rumage.com Susie Hudson. So Plastic Free July is over and I’m sure, like me, those that took part have learnt more about what they can do individually in terms of their own impact on plastic pollution.  Of course, plastic pollution is symptomatic of a much bigger problem and whilst we cannot … Read more

It’s BBQ time… come rain or shine the Rumage team love a BBQ!

With the holiday season well and truly upon us and thousands of Brits flocking to beaches and open spaces all over the UK, many have been or are planning to Barbecue.  Written by Susie Hudson, friend and blogger for rumage.com. What’s not to love about a Barbecue… that distinctly unique smell of your food as … Read more

Picnic without the waste and still have the best time

It’s August and the weather has been hotting up and the lock-down rules are relaxing – but you may still just want to keep it in the family or extended social bubble with a picnic off the beaten track. But can you have a picnic without the plastic and be more eco-friendly and eco-conscious? Picnics … Read more

Give a boat a new life

If like the rumage.com Founder and CEO, Jo and our CTO Stephen you have boats and boat bits knocking about why not give them a new life out of the water? If it is a new kid bed you are looking to make these two maybe will spark some ideas. I think probably they are … Read more

Beer, the pub and upcycling what’s not to love?

A great British pass time is visiting the local pub. Our local has been the life blood of our village. They have delivered food to vulnerable, self-isolating and shielding people day in and day out – and they make a mean sausage roll! Now that we can again, visit our locals I know that the … Read more

Mental Health, COVID 19 and how we are now working

There is a weird phenomenon developing. Some of the world and its workers are returning to a relatively ‘normal’ life. But many are still ‘locked up’ working from home. There are lots of businesses with large offices that are not opening up any time soon. Some say September and others are thinking more like January … Read more

The old used in new renovations

Over the last few years there has been an upsurge in making more of what you have rather than splashing cash and moving house. Lots of people are taking control of their own lives and starting businesses they can run from home, making best use of their talents and cutting costs of commuting. If you … Read more

The changing workforce – is it here to stay?

As life speeds up and we know that change is not the C word, what do we need to think about? Let’s think, first, about the fourth industrial revolution. What does that mean? The history – the first used water and steam power to change production, speed it up, mechanise it. Next, we used electric … Read more

Our world of work – has it changed forever?

Rumage is a start-up. We have always worked remotely. We know that this pandemic has forced the adoption of new ways of working for many more established businesses. They’ve needed to re-imagine their workplaces and the role of their offices in creating safe, productive, and collaborative places to come together as well as fulfilling roles … Read more

Get Busy with these Upcycling Ideas from team #Gorumage!

With time still on my hands there are some house projects I want to get on with. I’ve been collecting ideas from some very inspirational people and thought you might like to hear about what I’ve found. From the simple to the more advanced. Upcycle Dream Designs on Facebook have lots of ideas. They are … Read more