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It's no secret that single use plastic is a major worldwide problem and a quick Google search will give you all the facts about how much we use, how little we recycle, how its production and use is killing life on land and sea and how the toxins are ending up in us. Instead of re telling all of the gory details I want to tell you about how my life as a plastic consumer has changed and why my company is spending extra money to avoid single use plastics and promote sustainable fashion. By focusing on sustainable fashion, we aim to make a positive impact on the environment.

An artist may be a dreamer, but a dreamer isn't necessarily an artist. The difference is action, especially in art and activism, where creativity meets purpose to drive change, highlighting the powerful connection between art and social change. Artist/dreamer Liesel Arden recently completed a project she dubbed Signify Thirty, wherein she painted 30 artist portraits of inspiring folks in 30 days, all to raise awareness and funds for people living with Motor Neuron Disease. This remarkable example of art activism saw the portraits auctioned off in September 2015 with all proceeds to benefit Motor Neurone Disease NSW. This art...

On a recent girl’s Eco-surf adventure to Tonga,  Chrystal Fitzgerald,  Lauren L. Hill and  Ming Nomchong had a very sweet selection of Conner Hats packed for their journey.