While the holiday season can be an exciting time for many, for others it can be somewhat stressful. Large family gatherings, social outings, gift shopping, financial hardship or loneliness can feel overwhelming for some. As the holiday season kicks into full swing, it is important
Loneliness is a feeling that most of us will experience at some point in our lives, however for many people, this time of year can exacerbate feelings of loneliness. It is normal to feel particularly lonely at this time of year, especially when it feels as
Author Geraldine Tew is the founder of The ReCreators, a Social Enterprise based in Auckland, New Zealand, which promotes up-cycling, supports local artisans, and runs DIY workshops.Get festive by decorating your home with these easy up-cycled DIY ideas using old items and materials you can
Images by Tamara Josephine PhotographyClothing Repair Advocate Renee Williams explains why learning to repair our clothing is a powerful antidote to Fast Fashion.We are hearing more and more about the negative impact the overconsumption of clothing is having on our planet. On top of this,
Brianne WestNew Zealand company Ethique was the first brand in the world to develop an entirely solid product range in 100% plastic-free packaging. And because bars are not for everyone, Ethique has recently branched out by launching Ethique Concentrates, a range of clever solid bars
The heart of the South Pacific, Fiji is blessed with 333 tropical islands that are home to happiness. In Fiji, ‘Bula’ is more than just a greeting. It’s a wish for good health, happiness and the energy of life. The Fijian people want to share
Tips from Ethique founder Brianne West on making it wonderful, not wasteful Christmas.Reduce, reuse, reChristmasRecycling is good and all, but if, despite your best efforts to reduce waste over the holidays, you still end up with a fair amount destined for the bin, the best
As a humanitarian photographer, I travel to some of the hardest places on earth—crushed by decades of poverty and ravaged by war. I’ve seen a lot doing my job over the years, but there was one place so impactful I couldn’t speak about it for
The choice of two distinct colours for 2021, PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, highlights how in the aftermath of the global pandemic, we need to come together to support one another.“A message of happiness supported by fortitude, the combination of PANTONE 17-5104
It’s no secret that ethical fashion is a hot topic, as more and more shoppers are demanding to know where and how their clothes are made.That’s why Afterpay has teamed up with Good On You, the leading sustainability ratings platform for fashion, to help shoppers
