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cancandlescancandleshttps://www.cancandles.co.nz/we-can-1YUS, Finally]]>THE CAN TEAMhttps://www.cancandles.co.nz/single-post/2017/09/20/YUS-Finallyhttps://www.cancandles.co.nz/single-post/2017/09/20/YUS-FinallyWed, 20 Sep 2017 02:40:42 +0000

Unnecessary packaging makes me grumpy! Enter, GoodFor Wholefoods Refillery in Ponsonby. #plasticfree shopping , supporting 'Trees for the future', and they have online shopping. Well done guys!

]]>RESECT FOR SITKA]]>SHONAhttps://www.cancandles.co.nz/single-post/2016/05/02/RESECT-FOR-SITKAhttps://www.cancandles.co.nz/single-post/2016/05/02/RESECT-FOR-SITKAMon, 02 May 2016 03:21:53 +0000

I love embracing respectful, sustainable brands coming to our shores. Sitka has been around for a little while and still remains as one of our stand-outs. Check out their organic t-shirts & surfing gear - but most of all, their behind the scenes initiatives.

]]>G8T FOOD + G8T COFFEE + SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY = RIPE]]>THE CAN TEAMhttps://www.cancandles.co.nz/single-post/2016/04/29/G8T-FOOD-G8T-COFFEE-SOCIAL-RESPONSIBILITY-RIPEhttps://www.cancandles.co.nz/single-post/2016/04/29/G8T-FOOD-G8T-COFFEE-SOCIAL-RESPONSIBILITY-RIPEFri, 29 Apr 2016 10:28:30 +0000

One of my favourite local businesses in my wee Auckland hood is RIPE Delicatessen. I've watched Angela Redfern over the past 15 years build her business into a community icon.

The food is amazing (my favourite is the Tuna wraps), coffee is great and consistent, the RIPE cookbook is a 'must gift' & throughout the years the staff have been, well, simply warm and lovely (sometimes I feel like I'm interrupting a family good time - but then I'm embraced into their energetic hug just by ordering a coffee).

The food is home cooked goodness, enriched by local suppliers & recycled packaging. Plus they have a beautiful presence in their community via various sponsorships and supporting local schools and initiatives.

]]>TRY HARDER BIG FASHION]]>SHONAhttps://www.cancandles.co.nz/single-post/2016/04/29/TRY-HARDER-BIG-FASHIONhttps://www.cancandles.co.nz/single-post/2016/04/29/TRY-HARDER-BIG-FASHIONFri, 29 Apr 2016 04:49:01 +0000

I am alarmed after reading this latest Baptist World Aid report on ethical fashion companies. How is it possible that so many of our everyday fashion brands are rating so low in 2016?

I have worked within the corporate and manufacturing sector for many years in New Zealand. I am happy to say that I have experienced first hand the positive focus and pro-active action around corporate and sociable responsibility from many of New Zealands largest companies.

So, i CAN and will do my little bit and make different brand choices in future.

Note - this report included brands operating in Australia only. We do have a lot of very socially responsible local brands in NZ :-)

To read the high level results click here:

]]>I'VE ALWAYS LOVED KATE]]>https://www.cancandles.co.nz/single-post/2016/03/03/IVE-ALWAYS-LOVED-KATEhttps://www.cancandles.co.nz/single-post/2016/03/03/IVE-ALWAYS-LOVED-KATEThu, 03 Mar 2016 01:52:50 +0000

A beautiful smart Kiwi entrepeneur. The Kate Sylvester brand is one of my favourites to wear. She and the team are also dedicated to sustainable practices.

http://britomart.org/shopping/kate-sylvester

]]>JULIA CAN BE FABULOUS & CARE]]>https://www.cancandles.co.nz/single-post/2016/02/27/Julia-CAN-be-fabulous-and-carehttps://www.cancandles.co.nz/single-post/2016/02/27/Julia-CAN-be-fabulous-and-careSat, 27 Feb 2016 06:25:23 +0000