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Becoming an Ethical Business

Our co-founder Dr Susan Maiava and Ethical Sourcing Consultant, Jules Carroll share 4 ways businesses can improve their ethical practices and by doing so, improve operations and strengthen consumer trust.

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The NZ government’s delay on modern slavery law impacts us all

Every week, Kiwi households spend $77 on products linked to modern slavery, yet New Zealand's progress towards a Modern Slavery Act is frustratingly slow. With the government's hesitant approach, fair&good advocates for immediate action. We discuss the need for robust legislation, the impact of governmental delays, and how Kiwis can urge their MPs to prioritise this pressing issue. Join us in demanding change for a fairer, more ethical New Zealand.

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The hidden impact of your KiwiSaver funds

New data analysis from charity Mindful Money shows that Kiwisaver investments in companies the public want to avoid have hit record levels. Across all KiwiSaver funds, there is $8.6 billion of funds invested in issues that the public want to avoid. This amounts to 8.9% of total KiwiSaver funds.

Learn how you can find out what funds you’re supporting with Mindful Money and make the switch to ethical alternatives today.

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Introducing FIND FAIR, our new online tool

At the end of 2022 fair&good launched a new online tool, to make it even easier for New Zealanders to find and buy brands and products that are ethically sourced. We call it FIND FAIR.

It’s easy to download and use, and it expands your ethical shopping choices to a much wider range of ethical brands or products made with ethical ingredients. 

We’re breaking down exactly what FIND FAIR is, why we created it and how you know you can trust this tool for your ethical shopping needs.

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Help end child labour in the cocoa industry!

Did you know that 20% of the world's cocoa is produced by children? That’s one too many children being exploited for a sweet treat.

This World Day Against Child Labour, we and our friends from Just Kai are encouraging chocolate companies to buy from suppliers that do good instead! Will you help us make an impact?

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Spilling the B on what it means to be a certified B Corp

You might have spotted their signature B logo on one of your favourite ethical brands. But what does it mean to be a certified B Corporation? And what makes them stand out from other sustainable certifications?

We asked Tim Jones, The Grow Good Guy to spill the B!

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Get involved in Fashion Revolution Week 2022

No one should die for fashion. This year, Fashion Revolution is calling on global citizens to rise up together for a regenerative, restorative and revolutionary new fashion system. We caught up with the Fashion Revolution team in NZ to learn more about why this movement matters and how you can get involved.

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A beginners guide to ethical shopping

Ethical shopping can be a tricky affair. With more companies using buzzwords like “green”, “sustainable” and “artisan-made”, it’s tough to separate good ethics from good marketing.

At fair&good, we make ethical shopping easy by doing the research so you don’t have to! We’ve put together a beginner’s guide with 5 simple steps to shopping ethically.

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How can we know? The Just Kai guide to ethical food certifications

We’ve all heard of greenwashing: companies making great-sounding environmental claims with very little behind them. Sadly, the same happens with ethical claims, too. How can we know which products are slave free?

Once again, our friends from Just Kai are here to the rescue with a quick guide to reputable slave-free logos for your cocoa, sugar and fish.

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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. But behind the attractive packaging, catchy name brands and marketing campaigns that trigger moments of happiness, chocolate has an extremely dark history.

We’re outlining the details of child labour in the cocoa industry and what we as consumers can do to take action against it.

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The Just Kai Guide to ethical seafood

Ethical seafood: is there such a thing?

It’s no secret that the fishing industry is notorious for exploiting their workers, making it difficult for us to identify which brands are slave-free. You can’t really tell from the packaging either - while there are dolphin-free labels, there are no human-friendly ones.

But you don’t have to swear off fish just yet!

Our friends at Just Kai have done the hard work to investigate and provide plenty of slave-free seafood options just for you.

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Can we shop ethically in the supermarket?

Shopping at the supermarket is such a mundane and ordinary experience, it’s hard to imagine the dark secrets hidden behind some of the products we buy.

At Just Kai, we try to bring those secrets to light while showing you heaps of good, ethical options available in every New Zealand supermarket!

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How to have an ethical Christmas

At fair&good we believe that the Christmas season should be a time to love our neighbours, give from the heart, and practice kindness and empathy. 

Here are some tips to help make your Christmas a little more ethical.

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