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In the July/August issue of Resurgence & Ecologist magazine, Satish Kumar interviewed Frieda Gormley of House of Hackney. They discussed regenerative business practice and how we can bring Nature to the forefront of our work.
In this week’s newsletter, we explore what it means to build a truly regenerative business, how the farming industry can help turn back the carbon clock, and how small shifts in consumer and corporate behaviour can support a thriving
low-carbon future.
Read on for insights from our archives as well as book recommendations and upcoming Resurgence events and courses, including Craig Jordan-Baker’s online writing course 'Landscapes’. Early bird tickets offering 20% off are available until 18 September.
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From blueprint to greenprint
by Satish Kumar & Frieda Gormley, Issue 357,
July/August 2026
Frieda Gormley of House of Hackney speaks with
Satish Kumar about how businesses can move
from degenerative models towards regenerative practice.
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In the Company of Nature
by Frieda Gormley
The story of British luxury interiors brand House of Hackney and what every business and consumer can learn from it.
"Creativity with purpose, integrity in action, and compassion for people and planet means working with Nature as our partner."
Pursuit of purpose is the story of House of Hackney’s regenerative journey to put Nature and our future generations at the heart of their business.
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Climate-friendly farming
by Mukti Mitchell, Issue 257, November/December 2009
The approach of ‘rich-soil’ farming reveals that correctly managed agriculture could help us to turn back the carbon clock, says Mukti Mitchell.
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Resurgence carbon calculator
Partner of The Resurgence Trust, and founded by
Mukti Mitchell (son of Satish Kumar), Carbon Savvy
creates industry-leading carbon calculators that are used by businesses and individuals around the globe.
Back in 2002, Carbon Savvy’s very first carbon calculator was built for The Resurgence Trust and was one of the earliest tools of its kind.
We invite you to check out the updated
Carbon Savvy Calculator on our website to calculate
your carbon footprint and discover the simplest ways
to reduce it. You can track your progress over time and take meaningful action towards net zero.
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Carbon Savvy newsletter
Our partner Carbon Savvy shares simple, accessible guidance on living well while treading more lightly on the Earth. Their newsletter offers thoughtful tips, resources and travel blogs to help individuals and communities move towards
a lower-carbon future.
If you’d like inspiration and practical support on your journey to more climate-conscious living, we invite you to sign up and learn more.
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Business harmony
by Giles Hutchins, Issue 278, May/June 2013
Giles Hutchins, the author of The Nature of Business: Redesigning for Resilience, outlines why business must become scientifically inspired and emotionally
connected with Nature.
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The Seeds Will Grow
New Podcast with Finn Harries, Juntos Earth
The old stories aren’t working.
The last century has been shaped by narratives of separation, domination and extraction. You can see the results everywhere; in the soil, in our health and in the fracturing of community.
We need new stories to help us navigate what's coming next. That's what this podcast is about.
The Seeds Will Grow podcast is broadcasting big ideals for a new world. Each episode, Finn Harries is joined by global changemakers who share their wisdom to navigate a future defined by rapid and unpredictable change. These are stories to help us make sense of a world in transition.
The first episode with Satish Kumar airs Wednesday 19 August. Follow the podcast to be the first to hear it.
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Food labels ‘would help avert climate crisis’
by Brendan Montague, 30 July 2026
Food labelling combined with higher prices for carbon-intensive foods could help reduce UK greenhouse gases
by 5%, reports The Ecologist editor
Brendan Montague.
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One with the Earth –
60th anniversary of Resurgence
Saturday 12 September • 10am to 5pm
Wadham College, Oxford
Join us at Wadham College for R60: One with the Earth, a celebratory gathering marking 60 years of Resurgence. Enjoy a rich melting pot of inspiring talks, thought-provoking conversations, stimulating panel discussions and
stirring performances.
Speakers include Mya Rose-Craig, Satish Kumar,
Caroline Lucas, Jackie Morris, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
and others, plus storytelling, workshops and music.
The event will be crafted on the day by David Pearl,
the founder of Street Wisdom.
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Resurgence Talk: Sharon Blackie –
‘Why we need fairy tales now’
Wednesday 30 September • 6—7pm BST • via Zoom
Fairy tales arise from times of uncertainty and upheaval, and every fairytale heroine begins her journey with catastrophe snapping at her heels. Drawing from her latest book, Ripening, Sharon Blackie will illuminate the ways in which fairy tales reflect the realities of our lives today, helping us to see the new possibilities that rise to the surface when broken systems are cracked open.
Sharon is an award-winning author, speaker and teacher, and a psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore. She is the founder and director of the Nostos Institute, which offers a rooted, intellectually rigorous and deeply imaginative path to personal and collective re-enchantment.
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Online writing course: ‘Landscapes’,
with Craig Jordan-Baker
Thursdays, from 15 October 7—8.30pm BST
to 12 November 7—8.30pm GMT • via Zoom
Landscape is never simply a backdrop, never mere ‘scenery’, but is a canvas of human concerns: our aspirations, our worries and our ideas of who we think we are. Each session in this series combines an inspiring lecture with writing prompts and a chance to share your thoughts and words with others. Craig Jordan-Baker will explore how landscape reflects the most powerful human emotions, focusing on fascinating texts that speak to the themes of perfection, wonder,
fear and romance.
Craig is a senior lecturer in creative writing at the University of Brighton, with an interest in the representation of place, landscape and Nature. He regularly runs Nature-writing workshops and leads foraging walks for a variety of organisations.
Early bird tickets are available at 20% off
until 18 September. Book now to secure your place.
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Autumn Equinox celebration:
meditation, ancient wisdom, reflection
and Nature connection, with Georgie Gilmore
Tuesday 15 September • 6.30—7.30pm BST • via Zoom
At the Autumn Equinox, we cross the threshold into the darker, slower half of the year when the nights are longer than the days. Let us greet and honour the darkness whilst nurturing lightness, contentment and gratitude within us so that we can be resilient and active stewards of the Earth.
As the leaves begin to turn, let us release the old to make way for the new. As hedgehogs and dormice begin hibernation preparations, let us begin nurturing our ability to rest.
Embark on a journey that will bring you into greater harmony with yourself and with the natural world. We will honour the Earth and our place in the web of life through guided meditation, Nature connection and self-reflection.
Georgie Gilmore is a meditation teacher with a passion for the natural world. Her grounded, joyful presence and carefully curated, Earth-inspired meditations evoke insight, interrelation and change.
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Life drawing group
Tuesday 8 September • 7—9pm BST
The Resurgence Centre and via Zoom
Enhance your skills, enjoy the artful company of an experienced model, and indulge in the tranquillity of drawing. Our presenter will guide you through nuanced stances ranging from two-minute warm-ups to
an hour-long pose.
Draw from the comfort of your own home in real time via our
high-quality technology, or join us in Hartland
at The Resurgence Centre.
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May you find yourself part of the constant resurgence of love and hope for the living world.
With all good wishes,
The Resurgence Team
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Image credits
From greenprint to blueprint: photo © House of Hackney
Climate-friendly farming: photo by Jason Ingram
Business harmony: Pexels, Image Hunter
Food labels ‘would help avert climate crisis’: The Carbon Trust
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