Leith Collective shines at festival with sustainability focus.

The Leith Collective at Waverley Market is putting sustainability at the forefront this festival season in Edinburgh. This local Community Interest Company is launching a new eco pop-up store in the heart of the city, aiming to raise awareness about environmental issues and provide a platform for eco-friendly artists.

The award-winning Leith Collective is inviting local musicians to join them at their Waverley Market store to amplify their environmental message and engage with the community. The store showcases the work of innovative makers, crafters, artists, and designers, offering handmade homeware, upcycled furniture, recycled clothing, repurposed jewellery, and eco-friendly gifts.

Setting itself apart from traditional high street shops, The Leith Collective is committed to being a single-use plastic-free store. From Ocean Terminal to Fort Kinnaird and Dundee’s Overgate, their stores prioritise sustainability, encouraging resident makers to consider their environmental impact in their creative process.

Founder Sara Thomson emphasises the importance of using the Edinburgh Festival as a platform to reach a wider audience. By collaborating with local musicians, they aim to create a sensory retail experience that sparks conversations and inspires positive change in consumer attitudes towards sustainability.

Local eco artists interested in showcasing their products at The Leith Collective or musicians looking to perform at the store can reach out to Sara Thomson at info@theleithcollective.com.

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