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The Fight Against Plastic Has Only Just Begun

The Fight Against Plastic Has Only Just Begun

By Rebecca S

Every year when Plastic Free July rolls around I feel increasingly frustrated that the onus is put on consumers to reduce their plastic waste, when...

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5 Aboriginal Artists Keeping Culture Alive | NAIDOC Week 2023

5 Aboriginal Artists Keeping Culture Alive | NAIDOC Week 2023

By Rebecca S

Happy NAIDOC Week! We've put together a list of five Aboriginal artists who come from all over (so-called) Australia whose art has made a big impact...

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Reconciliation Week 2023

Reconciliation Week 2023

By Rebecca S

We've compiled a list of our top recommendations of art, media and places to learn, that are created by or led by Aboriginal people.

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It's A Girls Life

It's A Girls Life

By Bronwyn Newnham

Young girls in many poorer nations work hard. Often this strenuous physical labour uses so many calories there are not enough calories left for their...

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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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Table Decoration Inspo for Easter

Table Decoration Inspo for Easter

By Rebecca S

If you're looking for inspo for your Easter table decorations this year, our lovely team member Sam has put together some gorgeous displays using products...

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Easter Peace Train

Easter Peace Train

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

I am finding joy in small things, small things that improve my attitude and well being more than I thought they would. I think in this...

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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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