Neri Karra: Crafting a Better World

A journey of resilience and success, Neri Karra’s inspiring story begins as a refugee in Turkey to founding a handbag brand that bears her name. Today, the company employs hundreds of skilled craftspeople from disadvantaged and refugee backgrounds to create luxurious leather goods.

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Repurposing Leather & Preserving Tradition

Learn about the story of Zero Lab, founded by Cassandra Kane. A co-working and creative recycling hub in the heart of the Tuscan leatherwear district. Zero Lab supports local artisans and small businesses, breathing new life into discarded materials while preserving the rich tradition of Florentine craftsmanship. Promoting sustainability through collecting surplus and locally sourced Italian leather waste to create circular and handcrafted accessories.

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Alessandro Rocchi, Founder of Georganics

We talk about Georganic's mission to change the way we think about dental hygiene by crafting new standards for oral care. From creating natural and plant-based products for your bathroom cabinet, which are safer for you and the planet.

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Jessica Giannotti, Founder of Crúbag

We discuss the potential of the blue economy, fusing fashion and marine science, and developing sustainable dyes from Scottish seaweed.

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Jade McSorley on the Rental Revolution

LOANOOD, a fashion rental marketplace, is changing the way fashion is done from the ground up, starting with the clothes already in our wardrobes.

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Defining Sustainability Through Three Pillars

How do you define a company's sustainability? At Ample, we sort it into three distinct categories: People, Planet and Principles, and believe that it's brands actions rather than words that speak the loudest.

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Nadja Swarovski - Interview

Nadja Swarovski shares her thoughts on the rich heritage of her family's brand, the importance of handcrafts, the future for sustainability and carving her own path.

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Preserving the Past

Heritage brands have been around for a long time and have maintained the highest levels of devotion to their craft. Producing high-quality products that last a lifetime. This means less waste, less consumption, and a more sustainable impact—it’s as simple as that.

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Sustainable Style Guide - Male Edit

Winter is here, and we've got a guide on how to buy sustainable men's clothing and accessories. We've got a guide on how to buy sustainably without sacrificing comfort or style! There are plenty of responsible brands on the market that have great products that don't hurt the earth.

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Sustainable Style Guide - Female Edit

Stay warm and stylish this winter with these ethical and sustainable brands, which you'll want to wear again and again. From contemporary wardrobe staples for women, in this style guide, you'll find brands that suit every style, occasion, and budget.

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Sustainability is About Progress, Not Perfection

There’s no universally agreed definition of sustainability, but it’s often thought of from a binary perspective: something is either sustainable or unsustainable. In reality, the truth is in the shades of green. At Ample, we believe that sustainability is about progress, not perfection.

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