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On World Bee Day 2022, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to have a discussion about what makes bees so special, as well as what Green Manatee is doing to help preserve these marvellous insects. 

Fairtrade Fortnight celebrates local sustainability and fair working conditions for the people who make the things we love. Reflecting on the words of Mother Teresa, ‘It’s not about how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.’ Could this be the real meaning of wedding favours? Giving love to your loved ones, whilst supporting Fair Trade and sustainability.

It’s safe to say that it can be really difficult to tell the difference between vegan and non-vegan food these days! So, is it really necessary to declare that your wedding breakfast is vegan?

Let’s talk recycling dresses! The efforts of finding the perfect dress that you always imagined can be stressful. So, why would you want it to only be used for one day? Using these ideas for inspiration, not only will you be contributing to a greener world, but your most special memory will also live on.

You’ve had a sustainable wedding and may have encouraged your guests to think more sustainably which is great! But what else are you doing now? Esp...

There are so many different ways to use dried flower confetti and the best thing is, its 100% naturally biodegradable! You can make your own biodeg...

All of our products, packaging and practices are plastic free, not just in July! Well, what has that got to do with my wedding you ask? Often plastic can be hidden in your wedding invites and stationery. Here are some problems and solutions that may help you to choose plastic free invites. 

It’s your big day! You have a million and one details to think about from the flowers, food and favours. Use these simple FEELGOOD ideas to eliminate the stress of the waste you leave behind, whilst making your day extra special and unique on a budget! Leaving a mark in people’s memories, not the earth.

Why You Should Never Hug a Manatee...

...“Why would you even consider it?” I hear you ask and what’s more, “What on earth does it have to do with a wedding business? Even a green, eco-friendly favours and sustainable wedding gift business?”

Hi!Q We're Gren Manatee…and we are a sustainable and eco-friendly online shop selling wedding favours & wedding gifts. 

Together we are determined to change the way that British couples think about and plan for their weddings!  Over the years, we have both had that nasty knotty feeling in our stomachs every time we see the amount of disposable ‘tat’ brought into every wedding and thrown out at the end.

We can’t wait to share this exciting journey with you all and promise to keep you up to date with all of our decisions, ideas, thoughts, mistakes (we’re definitely going to make some of those!) and successes (hopefully we’ll have lots more of these!) along the way.