Focus on ethical accessories to satisfy eco-friendly consumers while saving the planet Ethical artistry Good Things www.goodthingsgifts.co.uk These fabulous colourful backpacks are handmade to an extremely high standard. Each is made from a combination of colourful printed fabric and an inner made from recycled plastic bags. Good Things: The Paul Hodges Trust is a charity that works to tackle poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. They focus on breaking the cycle of poverty through empowering women and girls living in some of Africa’s poorest communities The backpacks are handmade in Uganda in Fair Trade conditions - every product is unique! 100 percent of the revenue The Paul Hodges Trust generates is reinvested in the charity, enabling them to empower more women with the skills and income they need to escape poverty. Made from cotton and recycled plastic bags, these colourful and strong backpacks are perfect for work, school or day-to-day bits and pieces. Each one is padded, lined and durable. Mirabelle www.mirabellejewellery.co.uk Mirabelle offers handmade designer jewellery, which is fairtrade, and distinctive. Made with love and soul, Mirabelle founder, Veronique Henry, has travelled extensively throughout her life, gaining a unique perspective in creating and sourcing jewellery. Scaramanga www.scaramangashop.co.uk Scaramanga takes great pride in working with producers and suppliers in traditional artisan and craft-based industries that use traditional materials, methods and skills. All suppliers are small-scale producers and family-run businesses, which is particularly the case for the company’s vintage, ethical leather bags, satchels and travel bags. Scaramanga aims to develop long-term relationships with its suppliers and continuity is important to us. Scaramanga trades fairly with all of its producers and suppliers and has developed its own ethical buying and trading policy, which follows those of many British fair trade organisations. Scaramanga as a business is committed to being part of a growing population of ethical communities and businesses worldwide and its buying team makes regular trips to visit all of its suppliers and producers to ensure the ethical standards it sets are being met. Handmade by Tinni www.handmadebytinni.com Handmade by Tinni Founder and Artist, Paulomi makes bold and sustainable jewellery and home décor. Paulomi says, “I’m on a mission to empower women to feel confident, look fabulous, and support ethical, local craftsmanship. My passion lies in crafting colourful and fun textile jewellery, including necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that are not just accessories, but expressions of individuality and style.” Born in London and living in London for past 18 years, Paulomi’s designs embrace a fusion of cultural influences that have deeply shaped her artistry. “My love for intricately handcrafted, one-of-a-kind jewellery has been nurtured by the kaleidoscope of colours found in nature, my wanderlust for places I travelled, and the vivid hues of my Indian heritage,” she says. “I launched my modern textile design brand in 2020. My values rooted in sustainability, and a commitment to wearable art. My designs are made in organic cotton - a versatile, biodegradable canvas that allows my creativity to flow freely, unrestricted by convention. I specialise in the traditional craft of rope knotting and the intricate art of macramé. My designs are a vibrant fusion of time-honoured techniques and contemporary flair, echoing the spirit of individuality. “Embracing zero-waste principles and forming a partnership with Ecologi, I am on a mission to make a positive impact through my brand. Handmade by Tinni isn’t just about jewellery, it’s a canvas of creativity, sustainability, and a promise to illuminate a greener, more vibrant world.” 20
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