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How is chocolate such big money, but farmers are living in poverty?

Let’s talk about the (not so) great traceability and transparency chocolate mystery. Did you know that most of the cocoa in chocolate we consume cannot be traced back to the farmer who grew it? When we’re all trying to make more sustainable choices that are good for people, primates, and the planet, how can we know we’re making a good choice when the companies we’re buying from don’t even know? Dive into the need for traceability and transparency on our blog!

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has presented a lot of challenges no matter who you are and where you live. Ames reflect on some of the impact and her challenge to take the opportunity to start afresh with her consumer options and rather than focusing on what she doesn’t have. We are putting out the challenge to you too, to focus on the things you do have and also how what you do today could be of good for other’s tomorrow.

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"What I am going to talk about is why it matters to us– the ordinary people living in this country."  Melanie is a graphic designer studying International Development In Melbourne after working for a number of years in Nepal doing crucial development work to overcome poverty and injustice. She writes her thoughts about the recent Modern Slavery Bill in Australia.