Interview

Labour Justice

Tech alone won’t save fashion. But what if craft could?

Jan 30, 2026

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13 min read

Tech alone won’t save fashion. But what if craft could?

Safia Minney has spent 30 years advocating that craft is the best way to slow down fashion. We asked the social entrepreneur and author why hand weaving, knitting, block printing and more are the radical alternatives we need.

JD Shadel

Beauty

Shampoo bars are better for the planet, but what about your hair?

Dec 9, 2025

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12 min read

Shampoo bars are better for the planet, but what about your hair?

When Good On You launched the Beauty Sustainability Scorecard, one small brand outranked the competition: Disruptor London. We asked their co-founder, Sira Dheshan Naidu, to explain why they only make one product: multi-purpose shampoo bars.

Amy Miles

Chemicals

5 beauty industry facts sure to cause wrinkles (from frowning!)

Dec 9, 2025

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10 min read

5 beauty industry facts sure to cause wrinkles (from frowning!)

One year ago, I authored the first report of its kind about the beauty industry’s lack of transparency on sustainability issues. This week, I caught up with my report collaborator, Good On You’s Becca Willcox. She shares the facts that surprised her.

JD Shadel