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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

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Embody Bee: Approaching Bees with Love and Respect

"I strive to create a kind of mutual relationship with bees, a sort of sensual and spiritual love affair." Emily, founder of Embody Bee

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Sharing the Happy through Embroidery with Pastel Atelier

"It’s important to shape the present in such a way that a future worth living is possible." Betül, founder of Pastel Atelier

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Swapping sustainably with The Swoondle Society

Jen Zuklie, founder of The Swoondle Society talks about striking the balance between leading with sustainability and building an approachable, joyful brand.

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Bopotin: Cloth Nappies for a Worry-free Future

"My take on things is to convert most parents to cloth diapers because a baby alone uses a ton of disposable diapers!" Marine, founder of Bopotin

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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

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Cultural Comfort Dishes with The Stock Pot

"Make food that you love, that you would pay for. That sounds cliche, but connecting with food is what brings people together." Ian and Courtney of The Stock Pot

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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

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Mary Sanche: Hand-painted Stationeries Inspired by Earth's Natural History

"I think that I just have too many ideas and too much love of art and design that I have to share it with the world, through the products I create." Mary Sanche

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Slowing down with Seed & Sprout

We caught up with Audrey Gater, Seed & Sprout's Head of Marketing, to chat home-composting tips, new product development, and why they launched an online publication.

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Quinn's Pins: Buying and Collecting to Designing Her Own

"Designing a product and seeing people wanting to have one of their own feels so rewarding, and I love seeing my products making people smile." Ella, founder of Quinn's Pins

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DrawInk Designs: Magnifying Joy with Patterns and Doodles

"I take inspiration from the world around me. So much of my work is pattern-based, and I find inspiration in the little things, especially in nature." Georgie, founder of DrawInk Designs

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pēpi collection: Reusable Cloth Nappies for Babies of Today and Tomorrow

"We wanted to create a great unpacking experience for our customers. Our products are sustainable and reusable, so we also wanted this reflected in the packaging," Daniella, Founder of pēpi collection

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The 10 Best Sustainable Packaging Design Ideas to Try in 2021

If your brand doesn't have sustainable packaging already, 2021 is your year. Here's 10 ideas on how to get started.

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Bleu Carmin: The Beauty of the World in Watercolor

"I want to make people aware of the beauty of our land." Andrea, founder of Bleu Carmin

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My Meraki: Handpicked Items that Add Value to Your Life

"2020 served up some challenges, but also allowed me to create, and find ways to give to others," Kate Bickford, founder of My Meraki

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Skincare that Makes You Feel Clean & Safe with Gloss: The Green Beauty Counter

"Everything you put on your body, your body absorbs, and we want to educate more customers on green beauty so they can live a happier & healthier lifestyle!" Gloss: The Green Beauty Counter

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BASICS Equestrian: Simplifying Your Horse Riding Needs

"My vision is to take BASICS from our current startup phase to an equestrian brand that carries a full line of affordable horse wear and size-inclusive equestrian wear." Caroline, founder of BASICS Equestrian

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Ovette: Sparking Adventure with Nostalgic Childrenswear

"We’re too small to change the behemoth fashion industry alone, but little brands like mine are collectively moving the needle forward towards sustainable practices and accountability," Angela Wator, founder of Ovette

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Populace Coffee: By Coffee Lovers for Coffee Lovers

"...we’re like that one cool history teacher, or cool art teacher you had that wanted to see you succeed, but still connected with you on a level that made you feel like an adult, and not just another 'student'." Dave, co-owner and creative lead at Populace Coffee

Creatives: Alice Allum Design x Kate Lowney

“Kate sent across a few initial images of the type of design she was interested in –a minimalist design with muted colours. From here Kate allowed me to have quite a bit of freedom in the design." - Alice

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Germantown Laundromat: Helping the Community Live Sustainably

"The issue of climate change can often feel overwhelming, so we wanted to bring hope and possibility to this important issue in a digestible way." Germantown Laundromat

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Creating earth-friendly children's clothing with Mon Coeur

Meet Louise Ulukaya, founder of Mon Coeur, a brand that creates earth-friendly clothing for kids. Read on to hear how Mon Coeur is bringing sustainable innovation to children's apparel.

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Ivna Lins: Sharing Good Vibes with Playful Art

"There's so much to be grateful for and so much to do. We have to focus on that and be gentle and kind to ourselves and others!" Ivna Lins

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Socorro Society: Turning Fabric Scraps to Sustainable Fashion

"I wanted all of our packaging to be recyclable and not have a big impact on the environment, because what's the point of having a sustainable business if you’re not truly sustainable." Lauren, founder of Socorro Society