ONO Creations: Harnessing innovative materials
For some people and businesses, sustainability is about fixing damage that’s already been done. But what if the paradigm was shifted from fixing damage to avoiding it in the first place? That’s what the principle of “cause no harm” is
Badala: Eradicating Poverty through employment
20.9 million. That’s the estimated number of victims of human trafficking worldwide according to the International Labour Organization. Of those, over 55% are believed to be women and girls, and 4.5 million are believed to have been forced into sexual
Jeweler’s Art Meets Neuroscience
The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) annual conference in Washington, D.C., impressed me with the variety of seminars, workshops, symposiums and amazing people from around the globe with impactful ideas and projects in the neuroscience field. Running from one lecture to another one, I sensed a beauty and inspiration in the
Miakoda: Ecology and comfort delivered sustainably
While many companies struggle with finding and maintaining a clear and defined vision, apparel-maker Miakoda hasn’t had to worry about such things ever since its formation. Guided by its two foundational principles of sustainability and ethics, the company produces multiple
Keli: Cycling clothing done the sustainable way
In the modern world it is important that we know where our clothes are coming from and that we can stand 100% behind the products we choose to purchase. When branding becomes more fundamental to consumers than company values, often corners can
Siyana London: Saving India’s Hand Loom Industry
Siyana means 'protection' in Arabic and it encapsulates, perfectly, the ethos and brand philosophy of Siyana London. In creating a business that sells handcrafted fashion and accessories, Siyana London has managed to nurture and encourage the hand loom industry in India,
Nemanti: Bespoke Vegan Shoes
If someone had to choose just one word to describe Italian luxury shoemakers Nemanti, their best option would undoubtedly be “respect”. The vegan brand respects animals, nature, and people all throughout its production process, relying on cruelty-free materials and minimizing
JEANBAG: Denim waste re-tailored
Waste can be considered both a problem and a resource depending on the angle you look at it. For the majority of fashion creators, by-products, unsold products and redundant products are tarnishes for a reputable business name. Resource recovery is the
Thesis Gems and Jewelry: Transparent Gems
The trade of unethical diamonds and gemstones is something that the jewellery industry has become increasingly concerned with in recent years. The film release of Blood Diamond in 2006 put the issue into the forefront, leading businesses to readdress their
What MATTERS most: Interviewing Renyung Ho
Over the past few years, many companies selling sustainably made clothing have sprung up all across the world, inspired by many different traditions and histories. While each of them promise apparel made ethically, not all of them go one step
Little Sun: lighting up the dark with solar energy
The basic amenities in the western world are taken for granted, none more so than access to energy. We conduct our lives around the privilege of being able to see when it is dark, be warm when it is cold
NUMA: The golden age of up-cycled jewels
Since the dawn of humanity, jewelry has been used to represent beauty and given to others as a show of affection. Elements and minerals like gold, silver, and diamonds have become idolized for their shininess and color, and despite all