Monthly Archives: November 2010

Track my T

Posted on 30/11/2010 by Emma

I’ve just discovered this cool website. Its meant for kids but I think its worth people of all ages looking. TrackmyT.com allows you to see the journey that your cotton t-shirt has come on. Users can type in a code … Continue reading →

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Timberland Carbon Neutral

Posted on 26/11/2010 by Emma

Timberland have a strong CSR commitment. In 2008 they launched their long term CSR strategy, based around 4 ‘pillars’, these being Energy, Product, Workplace and Service. Their main aim under the Energy pillar was to become carbon neutral by 2010. … Continue reading →

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The Foods that make Billions

Posted on 24/11/2010 by Emma

Last night I watched the first episode of a fascinating new three part documentary, ‘The Food that makes Billions.’ It explores how companies have made billions branding and selling everyday items, such as water, cereal and yoghurt. The big question … Continue reading →

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Museum Needlework

Posted on 11/11/2010 by Emma

I have been doing voluntary work at my local museum, helping move the needlework and textiles collections to a new location. I love it, it doesn’t bother me that I’m giving up my time for free because I’m learning so … Continue reading →

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Fashion’s Dirty Secret

Posted on 11/11/2010 by Emma

If you missed Dispatches, C4, on Monday its worth catching up with it. The episode, called Fashion’s Dirty Secret, showed workers producing clothes for the High Street in sweatshop conditions, not in India or Bangladesh, but in the UK. It’s … Continue reading →

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