Project Harmless at a Glance
Project Harmless is a purpose-driven company redefining sustainability with innovative, impactful solutions that address critical environmental challenges.
Our first product, the Harmless Poop Bag, is made from medical-grade, water-dissolvable, non-toxic, and microplastic-free materials, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional dog waste bags.
In 2024, we launched Harmless Réservé, a range of high-quality, plastic-free fashion accessories made from rare, revitalised fabrics and handmade in Scotland. Our latest venture, Harmless Apothecary, offers small-batch skincare products free from harmful ingredients, including “sustainable” palm oil and EDTA, redefining beauty with sustainability at its core.
Recognised as a “Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist” at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2023 & 2024, we are also proud to be the British Business Bank Ambassador for Scotland 2025.
Project Harmless is driving change with innovative products that challenge industries to rethink their environmental impact. This is just the beginning—join us and be part of the movement.
Contact Us for Press EnquiriesPress Mentions
Project Harmless has been featured in major media outlets for its commitment to sustainable fashion, Scottish craftsmanship, and innovative solutions.
Explore our latest press coverage below.
| Publication | Headline | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National | Designers repurpose tartan made for Scotland’s first-ever Commonwealth Games | February 2025 | Read More |
| Pet Business World | Building a sustainable future | February 2025 | Printed |
| The Herald | Project Harmless to tackle fashion industry greenwashing | September 2024 | Read More |
| Scottish Financial News | Sustainability champion Project Harmless | September 2024 | Read More |
| Tide | Meet George, Co-Founder of Project Harmless | June 2024 | Read More |
| Richard's Blog (Virgin) | Meeting exciting start-up founders and visiting Virgin Money | May 2023 | Read More |
| Institute of Directors | Project Harmless | March 2023 | Printed |
| Church Times | Edinburgh church’s free biodegradable dog-waste bags are one small step for the planet | March 2023 | Read More |
| British Vogue | Project Harmless | February 2023 | Printed |
| The Times | Dog Lover's solution to problem of waste bags | December 2022 | Printed |
| BBC News | A headache pill inspired my dissolving poo bags | December 2022 | Read More |
| The Scotsman | Edinburgh venture looking to clean up world with 'eco' dog waste bags secures backing | December 2022 | Read More |
| Insider.co.uk | Dog poo start-up scoops funding for growth | December 2022 | Read More |
| Edinburgh Evening News | CIty Startup aiming to clean up with "eco dog waste bags" | December 2022 | Printed |
| BBC Radio Scotland | Drivetime, with John Beattie - Live Interview | December 2022 | Unavailable |
| The People's Friend | Eco-friendly Walkies | October 2022 | Printed |
| STV News | 'Our dog poop bags dissolve in water and will help save the planet' | August 2022 | Read More |
| BBC Radio Scotland | Mornings, with Stephen Jardine - Live Interview | August 2022 | Listen |
| The Scotsman | Edinburgh innovator’s harmless dog poo bags set to clean up across the globe | June 2022 | Read More |
| Edinburgh Evening News | Edinburgh innovator’s harmless dog poo bags set to clean up across the globe | June 2022 | Read More |
| The Sun | Poo Bag Eco Push | June 2022 | Printed |
| American Express UK | How Project Harmless is fighting plastic pollution with a little help from American Express | May 2022 | Read More |
Quotes
Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group
One of the businesses that really stood out to me was Project Harmless – who have created an eco-friendly alternative to dog poo bags. It’s such an everyday item that every dog walker needs, so it’s great to see it reinvented to be kinder to the planet.
Laura Young, Scottish Climate Scientist and Environmental Activist
Project Harmless exemplifies the kind of forward-thinking innovation our planet desperately needs, by putting purpose before profit and I am looking forward to helping raise awareness of the underlying problem and solution.
Andy Fishburn, MD of Virgin StartUp
Project Harmless is a purpose-driven business that brings a genuinely innovative solution to a growing environmental issue.
Cathy Magee, Chief Executive of Dyslexia Scotland
The company’s mission to create useful, sustainable products that don’t harm the environment is truly admirable.
