Clothes, make-up, accessories, jewellery: 10 ideas for spending on beautiful things that do you good
Charms and rings, tote bags and cosmetics, homeware and leisure items. Responsible brands providing tangible support for causes of public interest. Benefiting reforestation projects and the most vulnerable communities.
Founded in 2011, the Linda Tahija jewellery brand is built on ethical production, high-quality materials and impeccable craftsmanship, particularly in silver and 9-carat gold. All the pieces, including the well-known earrings and charms featuring letters and zodiac signs, are designed by Linda in her Sydney studio and crafted in Thailand. For every purchase, 1 euro is donated to various charities supporting women in need (pictured: Classic Signet Ring, €99.95, lindatahija.com.au).
Hand-poured soya wax candles with whole flowers and leaves inside. Authentic, non-toxic fragrances. Queer Candle Co., founded in 2018 in Philadelphia, offers unusual scent combinations such as basil and amber (pictured, $19.99) or orchid and sea salt. The company donates 10 per cent of its profits to the Sylvia Rivera Law Project, a New York-based organisation that supports LGBTQ+ communities and works to ensure that all people are free to determine their own gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race (queercandleco.com).
Nocs Provisions is a US brand specialising in compact and durable outdoor optics. Founded in California in 2019, in addition to binoculars and monoculars, it produces waterproof products and accessories with a minimalist and contemporary design, suitable for activities such as hiking, birdwatching, camping and travel. In terms of sustainability, the brand is a member of the 1% for the Planet initiative, donating 1 per cent of its sales to environmental projects and organisations committed to nature conservation (pictured: the waterproof Field Issue 8x42 binoculars, $199.95, nocsprovisions.com).
Say no to single-use items. KeepCup is a Melbourne-based brand offering cups designed to replace disposable ones, with a functional and modular design intended to last and be repaired. As a B Corp-certified company, it is committed to donating at least 1 per cent of its global turnover to environmental causes (pictured: Commuter Travel Cup, a reusable 16-ounce thermos flask, approximately 473 ml, €38, au.keepcup.com).
A small brand inspired by local wildlife: Red Parka, founded in Tasmania by artists Jennifer Cossins and Tracy Colhoun, is a creative project focusing primarily on the production of socks, brooches, tote bags, illustrated books and accessories. Since 2022, it has donated 50 per cent of its profits to charities working on environmental causes, human rights, equality and animal welfare (pictured: Kookaburra Socks made from bamboo, for children and adults, from €7.95, redparka.com.au).
