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02/02/2017

"Wakuu Shop is part of the steady flow of socially conscious fashion brands trying to challenge this norm by sourcing artisans from marginalised communities to produce their fashion lines."

(via The Guardian)

The textile industry is the second largest employer in developing countries, but most artisans are trapped in domestic markets with no links to international trade

02/02/2017

"The fashion industry regularly faces allegations of unethical working practices. But on Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and blogs, it’s business as usual."

(via BuzzFeed)

The fashion industry regularly faces allegations of unethical working practices. But on Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and blogs, it's business as usual.

02/02/2017

"Sometimes the 'social' in social enterprise is over emphasized at the expense of the enterprise. The enterprise is just as important and you need scale to spread the social benefits and provide more livelihoods."

- Jimmy Saruchera, Co-Founder of Wires Glasses

We spoke to co-founder of Wires Jimmy Saruchera about his role in making Wires Glasses a reality. Jimmy, who is now based in Australia, is from Zimbabwe and was

31/01/2017

Excited about the potential released by 3D printing?

So are we - especially about the positive social impact it can have.

3D printing technology is transforming the way that we think, make and innovate across industries and in the home. Plastic spools, resin, powder and metal are p

26/01/2017

"Child labour is forbidden by law in most countries but continues to be rife in some of the poorest parts of the world."

(via Guardian Labs)

The where, why and what can be done

24/01/2017

For millions of users, the essential mobility device can feel clinical, mechanical and uncomfortable. Now the British industrial designer thinks he's found the answer: 3D-printing.

(via CNN)

Designer Benjamin Hubert gave up furniture because he wanted to build things with greater impact. His team's 3D printed wheelchair has won a design award.

20/01/2017

Our latest blog post is an interview with Damascus-based designer Rania Kinge who has set up social enterprise I Love SYRIA with internally displaced women in Syria.

http://buyimpossible.com/blogs/blog/setting-up-shop-and-empowering-women-in-damascus

“Today we don’t have any water,” Rania Kinge said, calling from her workshop, in Syrian capital Damascus, “no water to shower and there is no bottled water in t

18/01/2017

A little segment of an interview between Lily Cole and James Wallman, author of Stuffocation and advocate of "experientialism". They talk about the patterns and problems of consumerism and their different ideas on how to change things.

18/01/2017

Well done Patagonia for being pioneers in the eco-friendly circular economy and great that this is getting recognition at World Economic Forum .

“There should be no end of life of anything. Nothing should just sit in landfill.”

(via The Business of Fashion)

Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario explains the company's environmentally-responsible business model as it wins an award at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

18/01/2017

An Oxfam report claims that a CEO earns as much per year as 10,000 people working in garment factories in Bangladesh - some of which are being subjected to poor treatment and slavery.

(via Forbes)

A new report published by Oxfam estimates that just eight billionaires share the same wealth as the 3.6 billion people who make up the poorest half of humanity. The charity drew on the economic state of several Asian countries whose workers are being “squeezed” to assure the wealth of the few.

18/01/2017

How far can £5 stretch? Very! Our flash sale is offering ethical and long lasting products for a tiny fraction of their original price but keeping 100% of their original quality and commitment to sustainability.

Browse the sale products here: http://buyimpossible.com/collections/sale-1

17/01/2017

Last night Impossible hosted the launch for FLO, a socially conscious tampon brand that aims to make periods healthier and eco-friendlier - and 5% of profits for to charity Days for Girls. Find out more, order yours and support the FLO kickstarter here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/772785643/flo-brilliantly-organic-tampons

FLO is a sassy, socially-conscious brand of 100% organic cotton tampons made for women, by women, & giving back to women.