Where Does It Come From? How our ’stuff’ impacts people and planet Jo Salter

Welcome to episode 40 of the Where Does It Come From? podcast.
 
In this episode your host, Jo Salter, founder of ethical clothing social enterprise Where Does It Come From? chats with Sue Campbell.  Sue is the founder of Kind2, creating haircare that brings you great hair with zero plastic.  Your dog can also benefit - there's a doggy shampoo bar available too!
 
Kind2 creates multi-award winning, high performing solid shampoo and conditioner bars.  The bars are formulated with premium plant based ingredients for shiny, healthy hair.  They're also vegan, palm free and pH balanced making use of natural fragrances and colours.
 
You can try Kind2 for yourself with the code WHERE15 https://kind2.me/discount/WHERE15 for a 15% discount on bars and sets (not applicable to subscriptions).
 
Links from this episode:
 
https://www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk
https://kind2.me/blogs/kind2/shampoo-is-80-water
https://kind2.me/blogs/kind2/is-there-silicone-in-your-shampoo
https://kind2.me/blogs/kind2/palm-oil-in-shampoo
 
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#plasticfree #haircare #ethicalhair #dogshampoo #palmoilfree #vegan #planetfriendly #podcast #sustainable 

'The Nettle Dress' is a film documenting 7 years of Allan Brown's journey foraging for nettles, designing, spinning, weaving and finally sewing a dress made entirely of nettles.
 
The film has been released widely in the UK and beyond during 2023 to awards and positive reviews, including:
 
'An exquisite, inspiring film' Sir Mark Rylance
'One of the best cinema surprises of 2023' Film Review Daily
'Lyrical and moving, like a fairytale' Wendy Ide, The Guardian
 
In this episode your podcast host Jo Salter, founder of ethical clothing enterprise Where Does It Come From?, chats with Allan about his journey creating the nettle dress, documenting his story through his friend and film maker Dylan Howitt, and his thoughts on the way the film has been received.
 
This episode is the second part of a two part discussion with Allan.  You can listen to the first half of the discussion in episode 38 'Grow your own clothes with Allan Brown'.
 
Links:
Where Does It Come From? - https://www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk
The Nettle Dress Film - https://linktr.ee/nettledressfilm
Allan Brown on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hedgerow.couture/
#thenettledress #nettledress #forage #ethicalfashion #regenerativefashion #localfibre #nettle #moviestar #movie #sustainablefashion #community 

Welcome to episode 38 of the Where Does It Come From? Podcast. I’m Jo Salter, your podcast host, and founder of ethical clothing brand Where Does It Come From?
In this episode I'm chatting with Allan Brown, a local and natural fibre enthusiast based in Brighton, and star of the film 'The Nettle Dress' which has been showing in cinemas around the UK and beyond.
Join me in this the first half of our two-part dialogue as we explore Allan's journey from artist to crafter as he discovered the power of growing and harvesting different fibres as well as dyes, and food from the earth itself.
Follow Allan's story in local fabric production, from the soil to the skills of artisanal craftsmanship, encompassing the entire lifecycle of fabric creation, from cultivation and harvest to weaving and dyeing.In this episode, Allan shares his thoughts and experiences, shedding light on the interconnections between land, labour, and legacy. His journey serves as a testament to the boundless potential of regenerative practices in fostering resilience and abundance within our communities.The second half of our conversation, in which we explore the creation of the Nettle Dress and the film of the same name, will be shared in the next episode.
Links:
Where Does It Come From? - https://www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk
The Nettle Dress Film - https://linktr.ee/nettledressfilm
Allan Brown on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hedgerow.couture/
 
#nettledress #localfibres #flax #hemp #wool #nettle #allotment #growyourown #thepowerofsoil #localproduction #nettlefabric

Welcome to the latest episode of the Where Does It Come From? podcast! In this episode, your host Jo Salter, founder of the ethical textiles brand Where Does It Come From?, sits down with Emma Mathews, the pioneering mind behind Socko, the UK's first 100% recycled sock brand.
Join Jo and Emma as they embark on a fascinating journey into the world of sustainable  entrepreneurship and textiles. Learn about Emma's innovative approach to creating socks from recycled materials, and the challenges and triumphs she encountered along the way.
Discover the inspiration behind Socko's mission to reduce waste and promote environmental sustainability in the fashion industry - not only through socks but also through running repair workshops and supplying darning materials with each pair of socks. Gain valuable insights into the process of building a brand that prioritizes ethics and sustainability without compromising on style or quality.
Don't miss this engaging conversation that explores the intersection of fashion, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. 
Links:
Where Does It Come From? - https://www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk
Socko - https://www.socko.shop
 

Join host Jo Salter on this enlightening episode of "Where Does It Come From?" as she sits down with Vanessa Barker, founder of Papillon Bleu, to explore the fascinating world of regenerative textiles. Vanessa shares her journey into sustainable fashion and the mission behind Papillon Bleu—a platform dedicated to promoting regenerative textiles and ethical fashion practices.
Discover the meaning of regenerative textiles and why they're crucial for transforming the fashion industry's environmental impact.  Listen in to ethical textiles pioneer Vanessa as she shares her journey from creating clothes at her kitchen table to running a business providing ethical textiles to business clients.
 
Links:
Where Does It Come From? - https://www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk
Papillon Bleu - https://www.papillonbleu.com
Raddis Cotton - https://www.raddiscotton.com
 
 

In this episode of the Where Does It Come From? podcast, your host Jo Salter, founder of ethical textiles brand Where Does It Come From?, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Sangeeta Waldron, an accomplished and multi-award-winning Public Relations professional. Jo, recently shortlisted as a finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, brings well over a decade of experience running her own business dedicated to transparency, ethics, and sustainability.
Join Jo and Sangeeta as they dive into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Public Relations (PR), exploring the delicate balance between authenticity and perception. Sangeeta, named in Commetric’s Top 100 of the PR Influencer Index, shares insights from her extensive career, working with diverse organisations and sectors to strengthen their brands through strategic CSR and sustainability initiatives.
Learn about Sangeeta's impactful contributions, from being a contributing global editor for the India CSR Network to her role as a board member for Together UK Foundation. Delve into her latest book, Corporate Social Responsibility Is Not Public Relations, which challenges conventional notions and earned her a spot as a Business Book Awards finalist in 2022.
🔊 Tune in for an enlightening conversation that transcends the realms of CSR and PR, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone passionate about creating positive change in the world.
Links: 
Where Does It Come From? - https://www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk
Serendipidy PR - https://www.serendipidypr.co.uk
 
#greenwashing #publicrelations #csr #sustainability #responsiblebusiness #responsiblegovernment