Shop Aware... The social design project | Belmont NSW – Aware... the social design project ABN 81814767962

In a world of fast fashion and increasing social inequality, a line must be drawn by the brave to create meaningful change.

A line that says:

We demand social equality, environmental protection, and the preservation of traditional practices

Aware… The Social Design Project represents:

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“My reason for being is to improve social design while protecting the environment. To preserve culture and traditional artisan skills. To build global hearts where those that have, can help those who do not have. To inspire through awareness of the issues and to empower the ‘pro’sumer with great products to change the world into a kinder place for all.”

Yvie Scott, Founder
Aware… The Social Design Project

We are so much more than just a Fair Trade Shop

We want to inspire you say goodbye to mass production, and fall in love with items of quality that have human, eco and cultural value. We do this by:

* Running a Free Book Club. We are reading "Circular Fashion" By Peggy Blum

* Free mentoring for anyone interested in becoming a Fair Trader. Yvie is on the Executive Committee of Fair Trade Australia and NZ.

* Mending and Upcycling Workshops

* Education via our You Tube Channel called "Just, Circular & Slow".

*We offer free talks about Fair Trade, The Importance of Certification and Sustainability. Just ask :).

Our focus with this business is on promoting social, economic and environmental change by supporting Fair Trade producers using upcycled materials, compostable textiles, eco-dyes and traditional techniques.

We are very proud that in 2024 our business was awarded the Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Award for Sustainability. And are finalists in the Business Hunter Awards.

WE SUPPORT FAIR TRADE, ARTISAN AND ECO FASHION

We are honoured to collaborate with so many excellent global initiatives supporting sustainable, artisan and fair trade practices.

Our pieces come from everywhere – here in Australia, Peru, Columbia, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Kashmir, Vietnam, Indonesia, Madagascar, Kenya, Ghana, Swaziland, Uganda,

We also produce our own fashion line: Awear…Social Re-design, focused on artisan textiles, upcycling, using environmentally low-impact dyes, and Fair Trade materials.