ECO ALLIANCE Jetties Waterfront Kitchen: Taking the Lakefront Dining Experience Everywhere "Our goal is to make sure every customer has an amazing experience here at Jetties." Kyle of Jetties Waterfront Kitchen
Creatives: Studio Kynd x Home at First Sight “Monika reached out to us at StudioKynd and straight away, I knew that it was something that I wanted to be involved with. Her Instagram feed was beautiful, along with her vibe and eye for unique vintage finds." - Niobe
ECO ALLIANCE Aenid Studio: Imparting Love and Comfort through Art "I feel rewarded knowing that my work helps [people] in a way to get through a stressful day." Aenid, owner of Aenid Studio
ECO ALLIANCE Onya’e Naturals: A Celebration of Clean, Conscious Beauty Products “I feel that what we put on our skin is just as important as the food we eat.” – Jassy, founder of Onya’e Naturals.
Creatives: HEW+Co x Consider the Wldflwrs "Access to and experience in playing around with surface design really allowed me to hone in on an illustration style that works well for both individual drawings and fully illustrated patterns, which are my absolute favorite to draw." - Jessie
ECO ALLIANCE Cheat Day with Pecks Road? Doughnut Mind If We Do "We wanted to be a company with a heart - where we care about the health and wellbeing of not just ourselves and our customers, but the environment as well." Albin Lawang of Pecks Road
ECO ALLIANCE The Good Batch MNL: Life Is What You Bake It “Our goal is to encourage people to appreciate life, not just in a personal way, but in a shared way with all life around us.” – Emmanuel, founder of The Good Batch MNL.
Creatives: Lucie x garner & graze “I think her work speaks for itself! I hadn’t actually seen a food business like hers that was just so pretty and unique, so I couldn’t wait to work together. I can also confirm that her grazing boxes are as delicious as they look!” - Lucie
ECO ALLIANCE Emiko Davies: Sharing Plates of Passion for Italian Food “Beautiful products that have been grown and made with love and care [...] should be presented in a way that shows that you care too.” – Emiko Davies
BIZ ADVICE How to Build a Brand Community by Truly Knowing Your Audience Understanding your audience is key to building a community of loyal fans. Here's how to get to know their dreams, desires and challenges.
ECO ALLIANCE kimber elements: Artisan Jewelry Crafted by Indigenous Women "When women are economically empowered, the environment is better managed, human-wildlife conflict is reduced, and community member livelihoods are improved." Kimber, founder of kimber elements
ECO ALLIANCE This Idea: Designing Gnarly Sustainable Clothing "We wanted to have good quality clothing that was sustainably sourced, but not crazy expensive for people to have" Danni & Jessie, founders of This Idea
Creatives: Katie Peck x Acid Banana “This project was particularly fun as Susie gives me full reign on the creative direction of the designs. She gave me some starter points and things she would like to include but ultimately she trusted me to put my own spin on the designs." - Katie
ECO ALLIANCE Harebell Boutique: Where Sustainability Is The Height Of Fashion “It’s all about re-educating people towards smarter consumption. Showing them different is not only possible but easy to do!” – Denise, founder of Harebell Boutique.
ECO ALLIANCE Fred Lanthier and Her Universe of Charming Art "The most important thing is to have fun while creating! I keep telling myself to continue to work and find new ways to get inspired." Fred Lanthier
ECO ALLIANCE The Gladdest Thing: Encouragement through Stationery and Home Goods "To me, sustainability means recognizing my impact on the planet—both environmentally and economically—and being intentional about that impact." Mac Ford, founder of The Gladdest Thing
ECO ALLIANCE PonkyWots: Celebrating Uniqueness Through Quirky Art “Create something that you enjoy making and don’t worry about what others may think.” – PonkyWots founder, Jade.
Creatives: Saulé Studio x Tones of Eve “The inspiration, theme and colour palette that Kristin shared with me really aligned with the style of work I already do, and once I had a look at the gorgeous products on Tones of Eve’s Instagram page I was sold straight away.“ - India
ECO ALLIANCE Musical Instrument Needs Made Easy with Simply for Strings "Sustainability to us means the quality of the products being so present you can both see it, and hear it. It means instruments that last a lifetime, and can be handed down to the next generation." Simply For Strings
ECO ALLIANCE Maidfetish: Pins Representing Art and Self-Expression "I like to be able to express my love for lingerie and female form via art." Jem of Maidfetish
Creatives: Grandview Collective x Liv3 “My favorite part of each project is the beginning stage where we work together to uncover the qualities that make the business unique and stand apart from their competitors. My second favorite part of the design process is launching the new brand and seeing it come to life.” – Stephanie
noissue 101 10 Unique Ways to Use Custom Cards in Your Packaging Custom cards are a great way to use a packaging insert to connect more meaningfully with your customers. Need a little inspiration? Here's 10 ideas for how to use them.
ECO ALLIANCE Maroc the Label: Celebrating Women with Carefully Handmade Sandals "I think the effects of fast fashion and factory-made objects are finally being realized. I value knowing the origins & impacts of my purchases." Georgia, founder of Maroc the Label
ECO ALLIANCE Arun Soy Candle: Eco-friendly Flicker of Happiness My vision is to keep creating candles that can make people happy and relaxed, while also being environmentally conscious." Bell, founder of Arun Soy Candle
ECO ALLIANCE Side by Side: Eco-Conscious EDC for the Busy and Always On-the-Go "Inspired by today’s digital nomad, we make products that are smart and functional to help streamline any journey, from daily commute to long-haul travels." Antoine, founder and CEO of Side by Side
