🇦🇺 Australia

• Sharon Winsor of Indigiearth spoke to The North West Star about her mission to show the world that bush food is much more than just "witchetty grubs and goanna". Says Sharon, “I had to get back to those childhood memories of being on Country and collecting bush foods and the happiest times of my childhood."

🇨🇦 Canada

• Anong Beam of Beam Paints was recognized at the Waubetek Business Awards Gala, a gathering held to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Indigenous entrepreneurs who continue to shape their communities and economies.
• Hand warmers from Aurora Heat were featured in the Boston Globe’s list of 9 gear picks for the slopes. The piece highlighted the warmers features as reusable and sustainable, and providing longer-lasting warmth than disposable or battery-powered alternatives.
• Cheekbone Beauty, Sisters Sage, Ay Lelum, MINI TIPI, Totem Design House, and Aurora Heat were featured in a list of “Indigenous gift ideas from businesses across Canada”.
• Meredith Moore of Ouroboros Deconstruction was featured by CBC for her company’s work to “take apart and separate valuable materials to allow them to be recycled, reused”.
• Sea Smart has received a $30,000 donation from Prince of Whales and North Island Kayak in honour of Giving Tuesday. This sponsorship funds a week-long summer camp, two terms of after-school programs, and five school workshops, reaching up to 75 local Indigenous and vulnerable students.
• Cooks Who Feed is launching a new apron design in partnership with Vikram Vij, the proceeds of which will be used to tackle food insecurity in Canada. The aprons are handmade by marginalized women in India in an effort to support them financially, according to Seema Sanghavi, CEO of Cooks Who Feed.
• Ocean Legacy Foundation has been named the 2024 Green Business of the Year by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.
• Dr. Shari Van de Pol of Cattleytics was presented with the innovation award at the 32nd annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, presented by Women of Influence+.

🇳🇿 New Zealand

• Again Again and Solid were recognized by the Sustainable Business Network as part of a “Next 95” list highlighting “The Green Shoots Of Our Future”.
• Pure Peony is celebrating its 10th anniversary. What began as a small venture driven by the personal health needs of its founders has blossomed into a thriving business with a dedicated following in New Zealand and Australia.
• Better Packaging Co. will now be providing Australia Post with a new range of POLLAST!C recycled plastic satchels in Post Offices across the country. “This is an exciting step towards a more circular economy from one of Australia’s largest companies,” says co-founder Rebecca Percasky. “By using an Australia Post POLLAST!C satchel, you’re helping to reduce virgin plastic consumption.”

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

• Trudie Fell of BelleVie Care recently spoke at the Tech + Home Care Conference to discuss how digital care tech is enhancing care quality and client experiences - from AI health monitoring to Alexa-enabled wellbeing.
• Fat Macy’s is crowdfunding in an effort to expand their training programme and support to empower more individuals on their journey to stability.

🇺🇸 United States

• Ashley Johnson of Mohala Eyewear was featured by Hawaii Business Magazine for her mission to develop a personalized fit that works for the diverse women of America.