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Meet our Makers-Part 1
We love the stories behind our artisans and craftspeople, it's why we chose to work with them. For us it's about being a part of something bigger.It's so much more than nice baskets or beautiful linen, it's about the people. It's about helping to break the poverty cycle, empowering marginalised communities and small artisans. Ultimatwely it's about changing lives as well collectively create a more beautiful and kind world.
So we wanted share a little bit about them, their drivers and passion for sustainability so you can too.
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The Ten Principals of Fair Trade
Fair Trade enterprises impact 1 million livelihoods worldwide, with 74% being female! These social enterprises have the ability to transform local communities, encourage upcycling, empower women, support refugee rights and practice organic farming. The true impact is far reaching and highlights the new economy.
Explore the principals of Fair Trade as set out by the WFTO
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The Sustainable Series Pt4-Sustainable Cabinetry
A Sustainable Kitchen starts with an efficient and effective use of space that is created from low environmental impact materials that are selected by embracing a "life-cycle" approach. -
The Sustainable Series Part 3. Dining Tables
The Dining Table, it’s certainly one of the most frequently used pieces of furniture in our home and for many it is an investment piece that you will want to buy once and choose well. It can serve as a center piece for an open planned living and kitchen space or often double as a kitchen bench in a more compact setting. Either way, the longevity of your table will be determined by the quality, usage, composition and environmental factors like direct sunlight etc.
