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Antiques are Green Antiques are Green is a non profit organisation that promotes a valuable heritage industry and embra Nigel Worboys

Since we founded the Antiques are Green movement in September 2009, hundreds of antique and vintage businesses agreed “to promote the green credentials of antiques.” It has become commonplace for the green credentials of antiques to be cited by television presenters, journalists, dealers and consumers, frequently referencing the concept of reusing the past. Our original carbon footprint comparison

of an antique versus modern chest of drawers is regularly quoted. Having invested time and effort in the original movement, we are now re-launching Antiques are Green, as we feel the time is right to support the industry by increasing consumer awareness. The aim is to help promote trade, products and services to consumers . Many of the economic changes, including the expansion of media channels, and the migration of antiques to on-line have helped to make antiques and vintage more accessible. As a consequence, we are launching a new website, which replaces the earlier version of www.antiquesaregreen.org and rejunvenating our social media efforts to raise press interest, trade opportunity and consumer buying. Over the same period, the importance of being green has significantly increased as a central component of corporate social responsibility and now consumers are more focussed on sustainability. All businesses, whether large international corporations, or small family businesses, have become aware of the need to protect the environment. Companies nationally and internationally are actively endorsing a commitment to being green and consumer interest, awareness and spend is following. Our new website is due to be launched summer 2021 and we will be asking the trade and consumers to support Antiques are Green for the first time or reconfirm their commitment from our initial launch

We hope that you can join us, becoming part of our vision – a greener future for the past.

At least the sun was shining at Kempton this week!
09/11/2022

At least the sun was shining at Kempton this week!

Great article from Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers
24/06/2022

Great article from Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers

Did you know that purchasing an antique armchair instead of a newly manufactured armchair can save up to 0.16 tonnes of CO2e from being released into the atmosphere?

It has been proven that buying at auction can significantly help you reduce your carbon impact, whilst also extending the life of a perfectly good, fine quality piece of furniture. Not to mention securing you unique style and value for money!

We had a look at some examples of carbon savings in our June Fine Interiors sale... Read more on the blog at bit.ly/3N7m8Vu

Beautiful re-use of antique decanters. Fabulous design inspiration. They look even better after dark.
09/04/2022

Beautiful re-use of antique decanters. Fabulous design inspiration. They look even better after dark.

Great decorative use for old books.
07/04/2022

Great decorative use for old books.

Vintage coffee grinder, looks great and saves on all those plastic coffee capsules.
07/04/2022

Vintage coffee grinder, looks great and saves on all those plastic coffee capsules.

Victorian ceramic jelly mould now a great sink sponge holder.
04/04/2022

Victorian ceramic jelly mould now a great sink sponge holder.

Who doesn’t use candles? This great original painted candle box from 19th century looks great on the wall.
29/03/2022

Who doesn’t use candles? This great original painted candle box from 19th century looks great on the wall.

Just bought this lovely original leather photo frame in its original sustainable packing, probably 100 years old- what’s...
21/03/2022

Just bought this lovely original leather photo frame in its original sustainable packing, probably 100 years old- what’s wrong with paper and cardboard!

Sunrise at Kempton Antique Market this morning
14/12/2021

Sunrise at Kempton Antique Market this morning

14/12/2021

Unusual item for sale at Kempton Antique market this morning

See the old tin baths painted and put to good use
08/12/2021

See the old tin baths painted and put to good use

Great article in highlighting the green credentials of antiques-now being appreciated by new younger buyers
06/12/2021

Great article in highlighting the green credentials of antiques-now being appreciated by new younger buyers

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