Our new member is pioneering business innovations that speak of their name – Conserve India.
They are a fashion brand that works with waste pickers and refugees in India, and they turn landfill waste (which otherwise will not be recycled) into materials for fashion products.
In this podcast with Erinch Sahan, social entrepreneur Kanika shares their people and planet innovations to inspire entrepreneurs to pursue bolder ambitions to address current challenges.
Social Enterprise + Fair Trade (WFTO)
Conserve India: Combatting waste and poverty
Published: 10th October 2019
This is the story of Asha Handicrafts (India) and Oasis Transformations (Bangladesh). Two social entrepreneurs from these Fair Trade Enterprises talk about their journey in the global market. They explore what makes a business mission-led and how to pursue social and commercial goals in unison. It’s a period of transition for many social enterprises in Asia and Helena and Rajesh discuss how they’re dealing with change.
Published: 4th April 2019
This episode presents AvocadoStore, the online ethical marketplace making waves in Europe. It set out to be the green and ethical alternative to Amazon and now has over quarter of a million shoppers and growing. Its managing director Mimi Sewalski is one of the founders of the online market. AvocadoStore connects eco and ethical consumers with brands. Mimi shares with Erinch her top tips to engage the growing ethical consumer base, marketing online and making products visible on online platforms. Mimi will also be joining the global Fair Trade community at the Lima Summit 17-18 September to celebrate the 30th birthday of the WFTO.
Published: 19th March 2019
Eve Broadis, a pioneer of Fair Trade and social business in Scotland, shares her story. She talks about working with women only supply chain for their World Fair Trade Tartan and sourcing from Mzuzu Coffee Farmers Coop, a Fairtrade certified coffee producer, for their guaranteed and certified Fair Trade coffee line. Eve’s enterprise embodies 100% commitment to Fair Trade Principles, putting people and the planet first!
Published: 6th March 2019
Bethlehem founded Entoto Beth in Ethiopia as a social enterprise. Today, her enterprise gives opportunities for 200 women in marginalised communities. She upcycles bullet-casings and has adopted Fair Trade to create jewellery and bags for global markets.
Published: 6th March 2019
Allison Havens founded Yabal Handicrafts in Guatamala to keep alive indigenous weaving techniques and create livelihoods for local women. Today, the women producers are becoming the main income earners in their family and challenging gender norms. Her story unpacks what it means to truly prioritise local producers over increasing profits - getting to the heart of what makes an enterprise mission-led.
Published: 6th March 2019
Sri Lanka's burgeoning social enterprise sector - Selyna and Amanda tell the story of this grassroots community. In this podcast, Erinch speaks with Fair Trade Enterprise Selyn, and soon to be WFTO member Good Market, who are developing a broader social enterprise movement against all odds.
Published: 28th January 2019
Toys, twitter and social enterprise - building a brand through social media. In this podcast, Erinch chats with Samantha Morshed about the social media strategies deployed by Pebble. Pebble is a social enterprise (and WFTO verified Fair Trade Enterprise) making toys in Bangladesh for consumers around the world.
Published: 30th November 2018
This is a podcast with Erinch Sahan (WFTO) and Rafik Riad (Buy Good Feel Good Expo in Toronto) interviewing each other. Rafik runs the Buy Good Feel Good Expo in Toronto, connecting consumers with ethical brands.
The podcast is a great conversation about Rafik's ethical trade show in Toronto, latest trends in sustainability and how to tell if an enterprise is truly mission-led. Rafik also shares his insights on what makes for commercial and social success.
Published: 28th November 2018
Designer and social entrepreneur Priscila Menezes talks about trends, colors, quality and production of stylish textile design and colours weaved by Guatemalan Maya women, using a fusion of traditional and modern artisanal techniques.
Published: 26th November 2018
Maggie’s Organic: The story of an inspirational entrepreneur and her flourishing Fair Trade Enterprise. The conversation takes us through worker ownership in supply chains, the business case for Fair Trade and the ingredients for commercial success.
Published: 17th October 2018