Soul Economy

Soul Economy had the pleasure of asking soulful entrepreneur, Kelli, from Pure Pod about their organic and sustainable clothing range. After 20 years in the clothing industry, she followed her passion for the environment and nature and integrated this with her design experience.

1. What inspired you to start Pure Pod? What were you doing [...]

Rise Up Productions manufactures and designs ethical and sustainable products with profits directed to registered environmental, humanitarian, medical research and aid organisations. Their product range includes fashion, school uniforms, linen and promotional apparel. All products are carbon neutral with the most popular being recycled thongs, caps and school uniforms. Soul Economy was very pleased [...]

I am very pleased that both individuals and companies can now purchase fair trade, eco-friendly hampers from The Hamper Hut – what a great idea! This is no surprise considering the owner of The Hamper Hut, Carinda, achieved being printed in the latest edition of Anthill as one of the impressive entrepreneurial minds that entered [...]

Soul Economy had the pleasure in speaking to Lisa about her business Global Conduct recently. This “little shop of fair trade for the conscious shopper” offers a range of gorgeous handcrafted products that are sourced from fair trade producer co-operatives and artisan groups from around the world including beautiful bags, silk & woollen scarves, silk [...]

Soul Economy had the absolute pleasure asking Mihiri some questions about her company Generation Wonder. Their range of products is for “little citizens of the world” from 0-12 years and include clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, bedding, toys, games & puzzles, baby food, books (including the gorgeous Wonder Year Journal) & magazines and more. Mihiri’s reason [...]

For the second year running Australian Ethical sponsored the Australian Ethical Art Prize with all entries exhibited at the TAP Gallery in Darlinghurst, Sydney. The winner of the 2008 Ethical Art Prize was Amanda Seddon.
After a week of exhibiting the entries at the TAP Gallery, the prize was awarded to Amanda last Saturday, 17 May. [...]

What does City Council have in store for Sydney? Sustainability is high on the agenda it seems. See plans, listen to podcasts and check out the many visions for the Harbour City all here.
You can also visit the 2030 Exhibition at Customs House until 30 May 2008.

As part of this year’s National Volunteer Week (NVW), goodcompany is bringing together Australia’s leading corporates, charities and skilled professionals in a meaningful Exchange of ideas and aspirations.
To celebrate this year’s NVW theme — Volunteers Change Our World — this event will share vital information about the sector, some amazing success stories and open opportunities [...]