Can We Shop Ethically In The Supermarket?
This entry was originally written by Heather from Just Kai. Shopping at the supermarket is such a mundane and ordinary experience, it’s hard to imagine the dark secrets hidden behind…
Ana Wilkinson-gee From Holi Boli Talks Sisterhood, Empowerment And Lifting Others Up
Ana and her team in their sewing house in Bhalupali, India. Ana Wilkinson-Gee has been enamored with India for as long as she could remember. As a pattern-maker, she easily…
How Erica Gadsby Is Holistically Transforming Lives With Recreate Clothing
Erica and her manager, Srey Leak in their workshop in Cambodia. When she first set foot in Cambodia, Erica Gadsby felt an immediate connection with the country and its people.…
Taboos, Period Poverty, And Indestructible Optimism With Emily Au-young From Reemi
Garment workers in Bangladesh being interviewed by Reemi’s local partners. In Bangladesh, approximately 80-95% of women don’t use sanitary products because they are unaffordable or inaccessible. Instead, many women use…
The Just Kai Guide To Ethical Seafood
A guest blog written by Heather from Just Kai. Image by Louis Hansel via Unsplash. Ethical seafood: is there such a thing? You may have heard reports of the terrible human…
Chocolate Indulgence: Crafted With Child Labour Or A Clean Conscience?
Rich, smooth, fruity, nutty or milky, chocolate is the sweet treat that many of us find irresistible. We love it so much that we consume nearly 3 million tonnes of…
Mandy Abel Brings New Meaning To ‘fair Play’ With Toys That Make A Difference
Meaningful objects for play that are kind to people and planet. We all want our little ones to be happy. And that sometimes means giving in to their request for…
Pag-asa Collective & Reca: Empowering Survivors Of Human Trafficking In Southeast Asia Through Ethical Jewellery
Syra and Roxan are artisans from the Tribu Malagos community in Davos, Philippines. Pag-asa Collective and Reca are two, amazing Kiwi-owned fashion accessory brands created to benefit survivors of human…
How Can We Know? The Just Kai Guide To Ethical Food Certifications
When it comes to ethical food certifications, Just Kai recommends Fairtrade, WFTO, Rainforest Alliance and Bonsucro. We’ve all heard of greenwashing: companies making great-sounding environmental claims with very little behind…
The Power Of Connection: How Tearfund’s Ethical Fashion Guide Connects Consumers, Brands And Producers
Garment workers from Mehera Shaw, India, who manufacture for Mane Project NZ. “Demand quality, not just in the products you buy, but in the life of the person who made…