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Most of use have a lot of ’stuff’ in our lives - from furniture to fashion. We’re all becoming much more aware of how the creation, use and disposal of these items can impact the people who make them, our planet and even ourselves. This podcast will share Interviews with amazing people who have made it their life goals to make a difference - creating businesses, campaigns and writing books to help us understand these impacts and make better choices going forward. Host Jo Salter, social entrepreneur and founder of ethical clothing business Where Does It Come From?, encourages them to tell their story so they can inspire us with the challenges they’ve faced, the impact they’ve had and their big why. Intro music - rushing deadlines by dylan-darby (from Pixabay) #greenliving #ethicalliving #green #ecofriendly #climatecrisis #ethicalbusiness #sustainability #ethicalfashion www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk
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Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
One of the big challenges with 'stuff' is knowing whether the people involved in creating our products are being paid and treated fairly.
Improvements in supply chain transparency are bringing to light abuses such as unsafe working conditions, slave wages and other unacceptable practices. Many consumers are now seeking reassurance that what they buy isn't harming other people.
This podcast episode is a discussion between Jo Salter. founder of fair trade textile brand Where Does It Come From? and Laura Cave. Laura has a long term commitment to fair trade with over 20 years experience of working co-creatively with artisan craft makers in emerging economies.
She is the founder and director of Just Trade, a fair trade jewellery brand, and was Chair of BAFTS Fair Trade Network UK from May 2018 - May 2021. She remains as a committee member.
Just Trade supply over 300 retail outlets in the UK and internationally, including independent boutiques and leading Museums and Galleries.
BAFTS is a membership network of independent shops and suppliers dedicated to partnering with disadvantaged producer groups in order to provide long-term market access for their work.
Find out more at:
Where Does It Come From? - wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk
Just Trade - justtrade.co.uk
BAFTS - bafts.org.uk
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