Though fashion giant Zara have been taking some commendable steps of late by adding their name to Greenpeace’s Detox Campaign and agreeing to green their practices, news has emerged overnight that the fast fashion leader is under investigation for “degrading” conditions in its Argentinian factories, forcing workers – allegedly including children – to toil for…
We’ve seen some kooky things pop up in Melbourne’s Federation Square over the years, but this little green oasis in the heart of the CBD sure takes the cake (or should we say, the carrot!). Everyone’s favourite urban gardening team The Little Veggie Patch Co. are almost half-way into their year-long Pop Up Patch project which is adding…
Superannuation has certainly been a hot topic in the media of late, for all the wrong reasons, so it’s great to see one fund putting a positive spin on the investment industry. Australian Ethical, this country’s only ethical, green, coal-free superannuation company, have just launched their most recent Community Grants program, which sees over $100,000 distributed…
The 2013 installment of Earth Day, held annually on April 22nd, is just around the corner! There are plenty of ways to get involved – like making a donation, pledging ‘an act of green’, or even becoming a guest blogger to add your voice to climate change discussion. Meanwhile, an easy way to show your support is…
If you happen to be heading to the Apple Isle, the Nayri Niara (Good Spirit) Festival is taking place between 5-7 April. Held on Bruny Island, it is a three day celebration of Indigenous music, arts and culture, featuring film screenings, weaving workshops, exhibitions and traditional dance circles. Many well known Indigenous and Pacific Islander…
Bees and feet might not sound like the most natural of bedfellows, but Honeybees aren’t your ordinary footwear. Uniting two passions – preservation of Australia’s bee population and modern Aussie footwear – the team behind My Honeybees are focused on raising awareness about the importance of bees to our ecosystem, one pair of thongs at…
Turning a men’s business shirt into something pretty and wearable is a great project idea (just take a look at Issue 16’s Sewing School to see what we mean!), but there is nothing quite like learning from the best. On Saturday April 6th, Melbourne-based designer and upcycler extraordinaire Ellie Mucke will be hosting an exclusive workshop at Footscray’s…
With Easter only days away, it is certainly welcome news that popular chocolate brand Nestle has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing climate change. The company recently released 30 social and environmental goals to achieve by 2020, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and direct water withdrawal by 15%. As an immediate step, they have committed to…
If you are based in Sydney, love food and hate waste, you are going to want to get to this inspiring event on April 8. Held in Parramatta, in Sydney’s western suburbs and coordinated by the 1 Million Women campaign, the event features original Masterchef winner Julie Goodwin, who will be cooking up a feast…
Forget crystal balls and palm reading – if you want to foretell the future of fashion, visit First Site Gallery for the Refashioned: Sustainable Design Survey. Current and graduate RMIT students’ approaches to sustainable fashion are on display, taking in the designer’s contribution in the form of zero waste pattern making, dyeing techniques and fabric…
If there’s one thing plastic warrior Tim Silverwood would walk one-hundred miles for, it’s to raise awareness about pollution. Starting in April, Tim and a team of mates from the Boomerang Alliance will trek the 350kms from Sydney to Parliament House – (yes, that’s Parliament House in Canberra!!) – in an effort to get Australia…
Think you have the skills to knit your way to a new wardrobe? Well with the cooler months only just around the corner, you’d better knit fast! Or else you can try your hand at Element Eden’s Knit Off competition and go in the running to win a winter wardrobe. To enter, all you need to do…