Welcome to episode 38 of the Where Does It Come From? Podcast. I’m Jo Salter, your guide through the intricate tapestry of sustainable living and conscious consumption. In this episode I'm chatting with Allan Brown, a local and natural fibre enthusiast based in Brighton, and star of the film 'The Nettle Dress' which has been showing in cinemas around the UK and beyond. Join me in this the first half of our two-part dialogue as we explore Allan's journey from artist to crafter as he discovered the power of growing and harvesting different fibres as well as dyes, and food from the earth itself ..read more

Welcome to the latest episode of the Where Does It Come From? podcast! In this episode, your host Jo Salter, founder of the ethical textiles brand Where Does It Come From?, sits down with Emma Matthews, the pioneering mind behind Socko, the UK's first 100% recycled sock brand. Join Jo and Emma as they embark on a fascinating journey into the world of sustainable  entrepreneurship and textiles. Learn about Emma's innovative approach to creating socks from recycled materials, and the challenges and triumphs she encountered along the way. Discover the inspiration behind Socko's mission to re ..read more

Join host Jo Salter on this enlightening episode of "Where Does It Come From?" as she sits down with Vanessa Barker, founder of Papillon Bleu, to explore the fascinating world of regenerative textiles. Vanessa shares her journey into sustainable fashion and the mission behind Papillon Bleu—a platform dedicated to promoting regenerative textiles and ethical fashion practices. Discover the meaning of regenerative textiles and why they're crucial for transforming the fashion industry's environmental impact.  Listen in to ethical textiles pioneer Vanessa as she shares her journey from creatin ..read more

In this episode of the Where Does It Come From? podcast, your host Jo Salter, founder of ethical textiles brand Where Does It Come From?, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Sangeeta Waldron, an accomplished and multi-award-winning Public Relations professional. Jo, recently shortlisted as a finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, brings well over a decade of experience running her own business dedicated to transparency, ethics, and sustainability. Join Jo and Sangeeta as they dive into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Public Relations (PR), exploring the delicat ..read more

Welcome to the Where Does It Come From? Podcast, hosted by Jo Salter, founder of Where Does It Come From? – a social enterprise dedicated to kind clothes that tell tales. Where Does It Come From? believes in the power of transparency and ethical sourcing, ensuring that every garment has a unique story behind it, connecting consumers with the people and processes involved in its creation. In this episode, Jo sits down with Mike Keen, an adventurous chef, kayaker, and explorer, who is currently embarking on an extraordinary journey. Mike's mission? Kayaking an astounding 3000km from the southern ..read more

Welcome to the Where Does It Come From? podcast where podcast host and social enterprise founder Jo Salter chats with a wide range of guests who are focused on creating positive change.  Jo founded ethical clothing business Where Does It Come From? in 2013 to create kind clothes that tell tales.  She is also a director of Khadi London, a regenerative textiles knowledge hub. In this episode we are discussing economic models and specifically Doughnut Economics.  It's now recognised widely that economic models that focus on continual growth without considering needs of society or t ..read more

A growing number of people want to know where the items they use in their life come from - who made them and the impacts on people and planet.   The ethical market is growing.  In the UK ethical sales and investments grew by over 34% in 2021 and the trend looks set to continue.     Businesses know that that customers are increasingly driven by their values - that's why greenwashing has become so common!  But if a business can share the stories behind their products it can help them attract those values driven customers.  It can also help build emotional conne ..read more

Cotton is often criticized as being unsustainable, polluting and water thirsty.  However the truth is far more complex and such messaging is usually confused by the mass production and genetic modification that is a part of the current 'fast fashion' system. Cotton has been farmed for fabric for thousands of years and supported livelihoods for farmers in many regions of the world.  Cotton is a natural fibre that, when farmed in harmony with nature and without exploiting farmers, can be part of a regenerative system. In this episode of the Where Does It Come From? podcast, host Jo Sal ..read more

Most of us still purchase gifts from time to time, even during a cost of living crisis and an environmental crisis. So how can we turn this to good effect and ensure that the gifts we choose are helping to ensure positive outcomes for the people who made them and the planet? Growing up in India Arshad Khalid was struck by the differences between artisan created item and their cheaper, plastic counterparts.  Even as a child he could see that there needed to be a way of supporting artisans to bring their products to a wider market so they could preserve the heritage crafts they use, earn su ..read more

Around half of the population will have monthly periods at some point in their life.  There's a growing recognition of the waste produced by period products - sanitary towels, tampons etc - which end up in landfill.  In recent years there has been a growing awareness of sustainability in period product choice with options such as moon cups, re-usable sanitary towels and period pants. In this episode of the Where Does It Come From? podcast host Jo Salter chats with Christine McRitchie, founder of period product brand Earthwise Girls.  Christine has always had an interest in susta ..read more