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How Earth Worthy's bags support survivors of the Rana Plaza collapse

How Earth Worthy's bags support survivors of the Rana Plaza collapse

By Rebecca S

Fashion Revolution Week was born out of outrage about the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse that occurred in Bangladesh in 2013.1,135 people died and many...

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Fashion Revolution Week: About the Makers of O My Bag

Fashion Revolution Week: About the Makers of O My Bag

By Rebecca S

It's Fashion Revolution Week every week at The Fair Trader. Our mission is to walk the walk when it comes to empowering - rather than...

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Mine Awareness & Action: Article 22 Peace Bomb Jewellery

Mine Awareness & Action: Article 22 Peace Bomb Jewellery

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

We have a range of jewellery in store that is made from metals left over from a 21-year protracted armed conflict in Vietnam. Their goal is...

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About the Makers: Bennetto Natural Foods

About the Makers: Bennetto Natural Foods

By Rebecca S

From the Amazon jungle to Christchurch, New Zealand, learn about the incredible journey behind every bar of Bennetto Natural Foods' chocolate. The organic cacao is farmed...

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Meet the First Nations couple behind Native Secrets

Meet the First Nations couple behind Native Secrets

By Rebecca S

Introducing the people behind Native Secrets, a First Nations-owned skincare and essential oils brand.

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Thurlby Herb Farm Makes it Easy to Go Plastic Free

Thurlby Herb Farm Makes it Easy to Go Plastic Free

By Rebecca S

This Plastic Free July, we'd like to introduce you to Thurlby Herb Farm - an Australian made brand that creates botanical soaps, balms, scrubs and...

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NAIDOC Week 2022 | Makers Spotlight: Bush Medijina

NAIDOC Week 2022 | Makers Spotlight: Bush Medijina

By Rebecca S

Bush Medijina is a First Nations-led skincare social enterprise based in Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory. The business was created out of the desire of Warningakalina Elders to...

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World Day Against Child Labour 2022

World Day Against Child Labour 2022

By Rebecca S

Today, June 12, is World Day Against Child Labour. 160 million children around the world are currently involved in child labour, some being as young as...

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About the Makers: Tintsaba, Eswatini / Swaziland

About the Makers: Tintsaba, Eswatini / Swaziland

By Rebecca S

Tintsaba is a social enterprise in Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) that specialises in making incredible woven baskets and jewellery. The organisation has a focus...

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