Journal
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Handloom Blankets: The Revival of Traditional Crafts and Why it Matters
When we value the way a product is made and the care that goes into making it we value the lives and dignity of the people involved as well.
We are seeing a revival of the crafts here in Australia. We are learning to value what we have, be thoughtful about purchases and that less is more. We will do our best to keep sharing these stories. We are so incredibly thankful that we can have direct contact with our makers and while we can’t currently travel to Bangladesh we have the technology to stay connected.
Make sure you are subscribed to our e-news to keep hearing these local stories and to see the first pics of the incredible handloom blankets that are coming to life.
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The backstory: Impacts of Covid-19 in Bangladesh and how we can help, together.
The Covid-19 situation worldwide has been devastating for over a year. The recent outbreak in India shows us again the impact that this virus can h... -
Be my ‘Green’ Valentine with an eco jute bag and groceries
Ditch the plastic and choose a long lasting gift this Valentines Day. A gift that is kind to the Earth and can be used everyday. -
A Story of Survival and Hope
Before Bangladesh went into a country wide lock down due to COVID-19, Earth Worthy received our first shipment of jute bags to Australia. These jute bags are a genuine ‘no plastic’ grocery bag that is durable, long lasting and compostable at the end of its useful life. Half the profits from every bag sold will be donated to emergency appeals giving life saving support to Bangladesh. These bags have an incredible story, made by survivors of the 2013 Rana Plaza collapse that killed 1134 garment workers...
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It’s fashion revolution week. What about homewares?
Fast fashion is no longer unique to the clothing industry, homewares have also been engulfed by fast production cycles. Trends and styles continually change and affordable pieces are snapped up en masse. This leads to waste, polluted waterways, unethical labour conditions. What does this mean for Earth Worthy?
