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Sustainable Living Festival 2022: Online Events to Put in Your Diary
The Sustainable Living Festival is on for the entire month of February. Don't miss these informative online events that will inspire you to take climate...
I am changing my clothes!
We need fashion that looks beautiful, is quality made and that celebrates the skills of the person that made it, and that feels good when we put...
9 Easy, Eco Swaps to Make for Sustainable Living
Wondering what more you can do to reduce your plastic use and waste this year? We've put together a list of easy, eco-friendly swaps for...
12 years in the making, one single beautiful RED DRESS...
The Red Dress was designed by British Artist Kristie Macleod, who wanted to give marginalised women embroiderers a forum for showcasing their skills, but the...
Aboriginal Art Royalties - How Do They Work?
Have you ever wondered how Aboriginal artists get paid for the use of their designs on products such as wall hangings, cushions, tableware, stationery and...
How You Can Change Someone's World in Haiti
Showcasing our beautiful jewellery and homewares made by artisans in Haiti. This tiny nation has been hit particularly hard the past couple of years, with COVID only adding...
Winter Lockdown Essentials
Bec S has 12 beautiful Fair Trade and ethical products that she absolutely loves and have helped her get through lockdown.
7 Plastic Free July Ideas
If you've already got a reusable cup and you bring your own bags to the shops (most of the time...) you might be wondering what...
William Cooper is one of Australia's Great Heroes
On December 6th in 1938 Indigenous Australian William Cooper led a protest march, the message was one of horror and protest of the violent discrimination...