Where Does It Come From? Jo Salter Takes Us On A Journey With A Pair Of Jeans Where_Does_It_Come_From_Issue_42 Juno Magazine commissioned this article and have kindly allowed us to share it with you. It was published in Issue 42. Click on the above link to access the article. Published April 7, 2016 & Filed in Jo …
Well we’re now coming to the end of Fairtrade Fortnight in the UK. I hope you were able to take part in some of the events, such as Fairtrade Foundation’s ‘Sit down for breakfast, stand up for farmers!’ campaign, or grab a tasty Fairtrade muffin (or two). The Fortnight has undoubtedly raised the profile of Fairtrade but …
Where Does It Come From? is in with a chance of some mentoring from ace businesswoman and Dragon’s Den star Deborah Meaden! Article in the East Anglian Daily Times on 4th February 2016 – click the photo to access the article. http://www.eadt.co.uk/business/ipswich_firms_vies_for_mentoring_support_from_dragon_s_den_star_deborah_meaden_1_4404239
Well it’s 2016 – time to take down the Christmas bling, look forward to the year ahead and make those new year resolutions. It feels cleansing somehow to remove the tree and decorations – everything seems cleaner and more spacious! It’s actually a great time for a declutter…… right now in our house there’s a pile of toys, books …
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An ‘ethical approach to fashion’ was an in depth feature on Suffolk ethical business Where Does It Come From? – click the link below to be taken to the EADT website: Where Does It Come From? Ipswich clothing firm takes an ethical approach to fashion.
On Saturday 5th December 2015 Where Does It Come From? and partner brand Moralfibre Fabrics were featured in the India Times – you can click below to access the article online. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/garments-/-textiles/3000-spinners-now-weaving-stories-of-khadi-in-uk/articleshow/50049684.cms
Ok, so I know that lots of businesses are giving you ethical gift ideas at the moment but this guide is different – I’m not plugging our products (although I’d love you to visit our shop and buy some!), I’m talking to you about brands and products I know personally. I try to shop ethically whenever I …
We all like a bargain, don’t we? It’s thrilling! What is it that excites us so much? – is it because we feel we’re saving money? Perhaps we love the idea of getting something for less money than it is worth? Or do we like the idea that we’ve paid less for an item than …
Last month I headed to Westminster, London for a panel session exploring the role of take-back schemes in fashion. Organised by hubbub and taking place in the UK Government’s Portcullis house, there was a wide range of attendees and panellists. The event was chaired by Baroness Young of Hornsey and the panellists came from academia, …
A report on the Ethical Consumer Magazine conference ‘Mainstreaming Ethical Consumption’ by Jo Salter of Where Does It Come From? Ethical Consumer Magazine’s conference took place at the Amnesty International Building in North London on Friday 25 September. With a range of speakers from key ethical businesses and organisations it was going to be an exciting day! On the …