isifiso
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More about isifiso
Welcome to isifiso, where creativity meets consciousness! At isifiso, we're not just about sewing and crafting; we're on a mission to inspire a sustainable fashion revolution. Our workshops are a blend of hands-on learning, fostering creativity, and promoting eco-friendly practices. Whether you're a novice or an experienced crafter, our experienced instructors guide you through the art of sewing, mending, and upcycling.
Beyond the stitches, isifiso is a community hub, connecting individuals who share a passion for mindful crafting. We believe in the power of creativity to transform lives. Join us to discover the joy of crafting, connect with a vibrant community, and sew the change you wish to see. isifiso is not just a sewing studio; it's a movement towards mindful, sustainable, and creative living.
Key information
We run workshops for adults & children and host sewing parties and experiences.
Contact information
Website: theisifiso.com
Email: [email protected]
Location
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: No
Wheelchair accessible toilet: No
Connect & follow isifiso
Veganism
- Are all the products your entity (business, brand, organisation) produces and/or retails suitable for vegans? If no, then, unfortunately, you cannot register as we only accept submissions from 100% vegan entities.
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Yes
- Which of the following best describes you (professionals and sole traders) or your organisation?
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Vegan
Ownership
- Is your organisation an independent business/brand or a corporate owned business/brand?
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Independent
- Are you a Grassroots organisation (for projects, charities/NGOs)?
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No
- Are you a BAME (Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic) owned/run business/organisation?
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Yes
- What type of business/organisation are you?
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Sole trader
- Are you a woman-owned/run business/organisation?
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Yes
Social, Economic and Environmental Justice
- Which social, economic or environmental justice causes does your entity (business, brand, organisation) support or promote (e.g. through social media posts, donations, attending protests and other direct actions etc.)?
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Anti-slavery
Climate justice
Environmental justice
Environmentalism
Feminism and gender justice
Global justice
LGBTQIA justice
Racial justice
- What do you do to support or promote each of the causes you have identified?
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We promote ethical trading and offer free workshop spots for people from minority backgrounds (race, gender and sexual orientation etc)
- Does your business/organisation have an ethical labour policy or code of practice (either formal or informal) which ensures fair labour practices?
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Yes
- Does your business/organisation have policies and practices which actively promote diversity and inclusion?
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Yes
- Is your business a member of the World Fair Trade Organisation?
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No
- Do any of the products you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, have fairtrade certifications?
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Some (less than a third)
- Do you source products and/or ingredients from companies and suppliers that support fair labour practices?
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Sometimes
Environment and Sustainability
- If any of the products you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, have a sustainable production certification, please indicate which certifications apply?
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Certified organic
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified
- Overall, how many of the products that you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, are certified by the sustainable production certifications listed in the question above?
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Some (less than a third)
- Are any of the products that you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, produced using sustainable production methods albeit uncertified?
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Yes
- Do you reuse, recycle and/or donate any waste products (e.g. food, plastics, packaging etc.)?
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Yes
- Do you only use recycled or recyclable materials for packaging?
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Yes
- Is all of your packaging biodegradable?
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Yes
- Does your business, organisation or project follow a zero waste philosophy?
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Yes
Energy, Transport and Distribution
- How many of the products you produce and/or retail, and/or the ingredients you use, are made in the country in which your entity (business, organisation) is based?
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Some (less than a third)
Giving Back
- Does your business support or give back to the local community in any way?
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Yes
Ethical Banking
- Does your business/organisation use an ethical bank or building society?
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Yes