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We spoke to KASFA and their partner Just Trading Scotland. We discussed the Association's growing technique, work schemes, and the challenges that they face.
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The winners of the Lush Spring Prize 2019 are being announced as part of a three day event taking place at Emerson College in East Sussex and at RichMix in London.
The prizes are awarded across four categories: Intentional, Young, Established and Influence; investing more than £200,000 in regenerative work.
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The LUSH Spring Prize for social and environmental regeneration is a joint project between Ethical Consumer and LUSH Cosmetics. It is a £200,000 prize fund showcasing projects from around the world that are working towards environmental and social regeneration.
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Delia McGrath from La Via Campesina looks at workers’ rights abuses in the soft fruit business.
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In Almeria, Spain, a group of workers are celebrating the end of their indefinite strike after just three days when all their demands were accepted by the employer. The success follows pressure from Ethical Consumer that led to an important intervention from a major UK supermarket.
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Later this year the annual Clever Green festival will launch in Brighton.
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Rainforest Alliance’s green frog logo is well-recognised among consumers. The publication of its new draft criteria, however, raises serious concerns about whether it will continue to protect the environment and workers’ rights.
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After decades campaigning against the sweatshop labour used by high street brands, activists at No Sweat have devised a new way to defend workers – and redefine ‘ethical fashion’…
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Jessica Sinclair-Taylor and Lucy Antal from Feedback advise us on how to reconnect with the value of food
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The failure of recycled paper to hit the big time is a sad tale of missed opportunities.
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Two influential reports, one from the EU and one from the IMF, suggest that reform of the international tax system to address systemic tax avoidance could be on the horizon.
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Josef Davies-Coates tells us about an emergency summit for change taking place in May.
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Colin Birch starts his journey off with ethical paint in his new, light-hearted guide to trying, and sometimes failing, to be ethical.
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Extinction Rebellion disrupts London Fashion Week with ‘swarm’ roadblocks and meets the British Fashion Council.
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From the 22nd to 28th April, campaigning organisation Fashion Revolution will be encouraging consumers to ask #whomademyclothes. Use the hashtag on social media or you can use an email template provided by Fashion Revolution on their website.
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Last issue, we reported on the ongoing parliamentary investigation into the sustainability of the fashion industry. The investigation is now complete and the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has released its report.
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Pepsi and Coke are both trying to muscle in on the health-conscious beverage market, as sugary drinks are losing some favour with shoppers.
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Fran Bernhardt of Sustain, the alliance for better food and farming gives an overview of the current food system here in the UK.
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Anna Clayton explores the growing movement of a sustainable food network.
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Zaytoun sells olive oil, dates, almonds, herbs and grains from Palestine. It also organises trips to Palestine to learn about the region and its food, and to help with the olive harvest. Cathi Pawson tells us more.