Hands up who likes to get hands on every now and then!? Bleeding Heart’s Hands On Brisbane program of craft, art and design workshops is back in 2014, turning their Ann Street gallery space into the sunshine state’s most bustling creative hub between February and May. Designed to unleash your inner maker, Hands On brings…
We’re no strangers to curling up with a cup of hot tea on winter nights. And when the temperature rises, it’s a pitcher of grandma’s iced tea that’s our summer saviour. But next time the clock strikes tea time, why not try something a little different? Organic and Fairtrade-certified tea label Nature’s Cuppa have just…
In a move that has surprised no one but outraged many, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority confirmed on the weekend that it would be going ahead with the Abbott Government’s previously axed plans to dump dredge spoil in the Reef. The World Heritage-protected area is already under serious pressure from climate change, coral…
Ethical footwear giants and pioneers of social enterprise, TOMS, have announced they will be walking a new business pathway in 2014. Building on the success of their ‘One for One’ model (which matches footwear purchases with donations of shoes to people in developing countries), TOMS are stepping up and committing to manufacture at least one…
Each summer we flock to the beach to bask in all its glory, the fresh salty water a welcome relief from the heat. But with all the half-naked bodies flailing between the flags, it’s easy to forget that we share the ocean with some more adept swimmers. Tim Silverwood, environmentalist and founder of Take 3,…
Upcycled streetwear and accessories brand AARLI has been invited to showcase at Australian Indigenous Fashion Week 2014 in Sydney – and founder Tegan Cowlishaw could do with some help! She’s launched a Pozible campaign to assist with the development of her latest collection so she can make the most of this exciting opportunity. AARLI designs…
Our children might be more spot on than we ever thought when they next say there’s monsters in their closet. A new report by Greenpeace East Asia has revealed a range of hazardous chemicals in children’s clothing and shoes by brands like Disney, Burberry and Primark. In fact, every brand of the 12 tested was…
Looking to revamp your wardrobe? We love this new initiative from Hong Kong-based NGO, Redress. The one-year Get Redressed challenge urges: “Redress it, don’t bin it,” and encourages you to think about the impact your wardrobe has on the environment. Every month Redress will set a new sustainable fashion theme, such as LBD, swapping, DIY and…
In the wake of the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh, the UK-based Ethical Fashion Forum promised to respond to the tragedy by launching a constructive and proactive industry response. They recently released the first draft of their Value Chain Call to Action, a comprehensive document compiled after months of liaising with members and industry professionals that…
Proving that some of the most luxurious heritage fabrics often start life as utilitarian textiles, The Luxe Project takes baby carriers and ceremonial garments created by hill tribe communities in South-East Asia and transforms them into bags, homewares and artworks. Mother/daughter team Chutisa and Sharidan Bowman are the brains behind the business, searching out beautiful vintage hand-embroidery…
Love these gorgeous woodblock prints by emerging design team Rekh & Datta? The Texas-based designers are currently seeking support via crowdfunding to help turn the foundations of their ethical fashion business into a reality. As well as being rather lovely to look at, Rekh & Datta garments and homewares are underpinned by a ‘slow fashion’…
If you’ve been keeping up with the news over the holidays, you may have seen reports of street riots in Cambodia. Last Thursday, a ‘peaceful protest’ gave way to violent clashes between Cambodian workers and armed guards, leaving at least three people dead and dozens more injured or detained. Conflicts are centred on the rights…