Samorn Sanixay is a remarkable woman. Her company, Eastern Weft, was set up as a means to not only help provide an income for disadvantaged young women but to keep alive the art of weaving which is slowly dying as a result of globalisation and mass production.
This cooperative now employs around 60 local people, provides [...]
While many companies identify social justice and sustainability as elements within the business plan, few have it as a primary goal and even fewer are able to create superior products while addressing it. I recently had the pleasure of speaking with inspirational entrepreneur Billie Paris, founder of Moral Fibre – a company focused on creating ethical and sustainable clothing which supports disadvantaged women.