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@wild.natural.ibiza skincare products harmoniously blend hand-picked Mediterranean wild flowers and herbs. www.wild-natural-ibiza.com

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Babylonia baby carriers stand for the highest quality, nicely finished, very cosy and soft. And they are made from sustainable materials; GOTS certified.

http://www.greenpages.info/directory/germany/munich/baby/baby_carriers/babylonia/tri_cotti/en/

Happy Together Babylonia baby carriers stand for the highest quality, nicely finished, very cosy and soft. And they are made from sustainabl

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Bellamy’s Organic introduces a new range of Yoghurt with DHA! This new range will be available at Woolworths stores nationally very soon and is Australian Certified Organic and NASAA accredited. This convenient and wholesome snack contains the natural sweetness of organic fruit in Greek Style yoghurt with no added sugar. 3 delicious flavours can be found in the baby food aisle.⁠

https://www.bellamysorganic.com.au

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Tsuno is a social enterprise selling disposable bamboo sanitary pads and GOTS organic certified cotton tampons. They will also give 50% of profits to programs set up to help women and girls in the developing world.

www.tsuno.com.au

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Triple Crown BBQ Sauce

Award-Winning Triple Crown Organic BBQ Sauce is simply the best BBQ sauces in the USA. All flavors of our delicious premium sauce are gluten

Triple Crown Classic BBQ Sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavours. It makes a killer marinade or sauce for slow-roasted meats, a rich base for baked beans, or an excellent everyday condiment for vegetarian and vegan delights (like roasted veggies or baked potatoes!) - USDA certified.

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GreenTalk - For our second interview, we spoke to Stephanie McIntosh, from Fou Furnishings ® - Luxury organic and Fairtrade linens for homes and hotels.

1. What inspired you to create organic and Fairtrade certified textile products?

I had a career in retail fashion and furnishings, working in Buying & Merchandising for major retail multiples, before founding fou furnishings ® in 2009. Increasingly aware of the lack of transparency within retail supply chains and the lack of visibility on how our product choices link to the human man story behind the products sourced, the shared environment and our wellbeing; I decided to design an organic and fair trade sustainable supply chain from scratch. I took a year out and completed an MSc in Product Design & Development, focusing on organic and Fairtrade supply chains from a retail perspective. Looking at different geographic sources, supply chain models and interviewing many stakeholders involved in organic and Fairtrade textiles across the industry.

2. What were the main challenges you faced in order to get it started; and are you still facing these challenges today?

The main challenge was finding certified organic and Fairtrade textile producers who could make the quality and quantity required to our specification. Of course, funding, like every start-up and marketing. Awareness of organic textiles is low, so communicating the benefits for the buyer and the story behind the label.

Sourcing has become easier as we have built the business and relationships with our producers in different geographies. In addition, we designed a certified supply chain from scratch to address some of the sourcing challenges. This allows us to source transparently and directly. The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) database is helpful too as the public database allows you to search. Also, speaking to the certified bodies who also are aware of different producers. Marketing and communication of the benefits and quality remain a key challenge for organic and Fairtrade textiles. There is also a perception of high prices attached to ‘organic’ which, given the direct sourcing model is not the case. Sourcing and selling directly means fou furnishings ® luxury organic linens are competitively priced against their luxury branded counterparts, with the premium for Fairtrade and organic cotton positively impacting those in the supply chain and the environment.

3. What were the most memorable, defying moments during this time?

The most defining moments are celebrating the wins – presenting to the ‘eco committee’ of an international hotel chain and getting a contract for baby bedding. Selling to a luxury yacht. Overcoming challenges such as returning consignments with quality issues and technology for a new website being discontinued less than a year after launch; requiring a whole new website design, technology platform and creative agency.

4. What helped you to see it through to the end?

Good question. From the MSc, I came out with a business plan which led to a detailed project plan. Going through this one step at a time, turning the challenges in to opportunities. I think also a real belief that sourcing sustainably is so important. The huge impact of our product choices is increasingly visible - social, environmental and ethical. From textile products, to plastics to the micro beads in beauty products.

5. What are your plans for the next 5 years?

To raise the profile of organic and Fairtrade textiles from niche to the norm when considering product choices, whether for someone’s home, boutique hotel or retail products. This will support growth of the industry and businesses like fou furnishings ®.

Fou Furnishing’s® mission is to sell the finest bed, bath and table linens, made using the highest quality organic cottons, for homes, hotel

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Tip#4: Katie is back to share another idea how we can help the environment.⁠ ⁠

There are numerous ways to reduce water usage at home. The largest use of water in most households is laundry.⁠

Wash full loads instead of wasting water on half-empty loads.⁠

You will save money as well - the extra benefit of protecting this natural resource.⁠

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@delifair sauces have a genuine #organic taste, are genuinely produced and are the result of @fairtradeuk . These ideas did not come out of nowhere and are not to be doubted. @delifair unites since years knowledge within Fairtrade, sauce, and culinary indulgence. www.delifair.com