All that glitters is not always gold – especially when you consider issues of exploitation, labour inequality and environmental degradation that unfortunately almost always go hand-in-hand with mining the precious metals. Originally from the UK and now based in Sydney, jeweller Zoe Pook is the first in Australia to use Fairtrade Certified white, yellow and…
A holistic community health centre in Alice Springs has taken out the Inaugural Ethical Enterprise Award, recognising innovative, positive and ethical practice. A non-Government, Indigenous-owned health organisation, Western Desert provides care and support for people needing renal dialysis, while also offering social support through housing assistance and education. “[It] not only benefits the wider communities…
Brisbane locals: stop what you’re doing. Back away from that mega shopping centre and do not proceed to checkout on that overseas website you’re looking at. Christmas shopping is so much more enjoyable and better for our community, the environment and your wallets if you shop local, fair trade and handmade and this weekend you…
Craving a natural beauty fix but struggling to decide which product is for you? We don’t need to tell you there is a wealth of fantastic cosmetic and beauty brands out there using natural and organic ingredients, but if you’d rather sample a range hand-picked to suit each season, Nature’s Beauty Bag might be what you’re searching…
Apart from being ridiculously cute (seriously, just look at those faces!), orangutans are critical in the lifecycle of South East Asian rainforests – and critically endangered. There are less than 50,000 Bornean Orangutans and just 7,000 Sumatran Orangutans left in the wild, because of practices such as deforestation, poaching and illegal pet trade. It’s possible…
We love seeing Australian eco fashion pioneers doing big things overseas – and better still when it’s a fellow Queenslander in the limelight! Emily Kate Symes and her online blog and boutique EKOLUV has just been announced as one of three award finalists for the 2013 Source Awards hosted by The Ethical Fashion Forum. Rewarding businesses and…
This week, some of Australia’s best emerging fashion designers will be strutting their stuff on the runway for the first time. After Darkly, QUT’s Graduate Fashion Show, will see 22 fresh designers reveal their collections to the public over three nights of parades. “The student fashion collections are sophisticated and playful,” says QUT Design lecturer,…
Fair@Square is lighting up Melbourne’s Federation Square again this year with a long weekend packed full of events, markets and product showcases. Learn everything you need to know about all facets of sustainable living – from your super fund to your coffee beans! Kicking things off is a VIP evening and Ethical Enterprise Award Presentations Night…
Brace yourself Australia: 16 creative ladies and their thoughts on design, business and life are about to hit a bookshelf near you! Following on from her 2011 release of the same name, Tess McCabe – leader and mother hen of Melbourne’s Creative Women’s Circle – is all set to launch Conversations With Creative Women V2…
The Hustle & Scout markets are the latest offering from Canberra’s expanding fashion scene. Held regularly in the up-and-coming suburb of New Acton, the markets focus on helping the capital’s consumers find that ‘non mainstream’ something, whether it be upcycled, recycled, vintage or quality local and independent design. Strongly supporting emerging Australian talents, Hustle &…
It’s lovely when creative types cross paths. In this case, shoemaker Georgia Hobart of Hobes and jewellery/textile designer Emily Green have teamed up to bring us a limited edition range of – you guessed it! – Emily Green Hobes. The first in a series of collaborations for the Aussie footwear brand, Emily’s Hobes are as…
The Pedal Brisbane peloton is about to fly around the bend this Friday, setting up camp in West End to talk everything bike related. Scoot into the event for cycle-themed talks and discussions, film screenings, a photo gallery showcasing cycling images from around the world and display stalls showcasing bike-related innovations. Add to that roller races, DJs,…
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