"Community Trade is part of the DNA of The Body Shop and ... a prime example of how we can challenge industry norms,” Will Stephens, head of sustainable sourcing, says.

Power to the people

Back in the 80s, the notion that business could be a force for good was pretty revolutionary. Most companies were more obsessed with their bottom...

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Stitch by Stitch

Finding the right pattern, deciding on a beautiful fabric, carefully counting stitches and then unveiling the finished garment – sewing your own clothing can bring...

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Cuddle + Kind – Peppermint

Toy Story

On an ordinary summer’s night three years ago, Canadians Derek and Jen Woodgate plonked themselves down to watch a documentary with their kids. Afterwards, their...

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Bringing the Light

Bringing the Light

Life as a woman in Nepal isn’t easy. Girls aren’t guaranteed the same educational opportunities as their brothers and women have fewer employment options than...

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Ethical Enterprise Conference

If you want to change the world, next month’s Ethical Enterprise Conference in Melbourne is a great place to start. Brought to you by social enterprise Moral...

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Chic for Charity

  Savvy UK stylist Emma Slade-Edmondson yet again demonstrated how to make the most of second-hand clothing at this year’s Oxfam Edit during London Fashion...

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Gigs for Good

Get ready to get down for a good cause, because the world’s biggest ‘party against poverty’, OXJAM, is about to make its debut in Australia....

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Feed the World

Melbourne-based social enterprise PVBS have an appetite for change – and that’s why they’ve partnered with FoodBank Victoria to launch a great new initiative, Hungry...

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Hanging Willow

Save the Date

Oh, how time flies! 2015 is certainly ticking on, but there are still plenty of events and fundraising challenges coming up in the second half...

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Bag of Tricks

Their ‘One For One’ model for selling slip-on shoes made them famous, now social enterprise TOMS have launched another line of accessories with a surprising...

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Makeup Free You

A hint of blusher here, a splash of bright red lipstick there: makeup is a much-loved part of many of our beauty cabinets, and can...

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