Note: This letter from the editor was originally published in our weekly newsletter and is being republished here. Hey guys, So many industry sectors have been financially impacted by the pandemic lockdowns – charitable organisations included. Like other enterprises, they’ve been forced to change the way they operate (fundraise) in order to continue delivering social and environmental programs to the most...
Responding to the challenging business environment resulting from pandemic lockdown restrictions, Salvos Stores, the retail arm of non-profit organisation The Salvation Army, have announced the launch of their new online store, giving the community a chance to continue op-shopping and support their social mission – all from the comfort of their lounge rooms. “Launching Salvos...
If there’s one thing the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns have taught people, eco-conscious or not, it’s the value of self-sufficiency. With many shops and businesses forced to close, some individuals losing their livelihoods and experiencing financial hardship and many forced to spend more time at home, people are once again cultivating skills of self-reliance: life skills,...
New Zealand-American sustainable shoe brand Allbirds which built its reputation on the use of natural materials such as Merino wool and ‘tree fiber’ TENCEL™ Lyocell, has begun providing the carbon footprint details for every shoe in its collection. This initiative comes on the back of the brand transitioning to carbon neutrality last year with the introduction...
Whether for reasons of sustainability, affordability or fashion creativity, second-hand shopping and the resale market is now all the rage. Thrifted and consignment platforms thredUp and Depop are seeing a surge in members and online transactions and there are more influencers on Instagram showing off their thrifted and preloved outfits. According to thredUp’s 2019 Resale...
Note: This letter from the editor was originally published in our weekly newsletter and is being republished here. Hey guys, I’ve been thinking a lot about what a post-pandemic world could look like and while I’m an optimist at heart; I’m still yet to be convinced that human civilisation has evolved to the point of creating a...
So you’ve decided to flex your green thumb during the pandemic and are trying to regrow veggies from kitchen scraps but you aren’t having any success. Here are seven reasons why your vegetable scraps won’t regrow: 1. The vegetable has been sitting in cold storage for too long When you buy seed packets, they often...
Being forced to stay put as governments across the world enact travel bans can dampen the spirit of many nomads and affect the mental health of those with a serious case of wanderlust. To encourage the public’s interest in travel during the lockdown and inspire post-COVID-19 travel, some tourism companies have begun to offer virtual...
Note: This letter from the editor was originally published in our weekly newsletter and is being republished here. Hey guys, One of the most important weeks in the ethical and sustainable fashion calendar is drawing to a close, Fashion Revolution Week, so if you haven’t participated in it yet there’s still time. Please read this article to learn how you...
If you’ve ever conducted research to learn about a product’s sustainability attributes and searched for where to shop for environmentally friendly products online, you’ll know that a hefty investment of time and energy is required. There is often limited information, and the products are usually distributed on various websites across the internet making the shopping...
Note: This letter from the editor was originally published in our weekly newsletter and is being republished here. Hey guys, People have long associated success with being in demand (“Oh I’m so busy, did you see all the comments on my feed? Did you see how many views my latest YouTube video got?” LOL!), having lots of money (or at least...
Committed to a sustainable lifestyle but don’t have the space or the time to plant trees? Want to offset your personal or company’s carbon footprint? B-Corp certified company Treedom provides individuals and businesses with the opportunity to do exactly that. It is the only community platform in the world that helps you plant trees with...