Corethics invites you to join us for a powerful evening as we share with you.
THE TRUTH ABOUT FASHION
From social to environmental impacts of the garment manufacturing industry, hear from and bring your questions to our expert panel, be enthralled by our screening of "River Blue", and walk away with the knowledge and inspiration to take action to protect our People + Planet.
For those who are passionate about our fragile environment, ethical fashion, helping vulnerable communities in the developing world, and who want to see sustainability and ethics take a front seat!
SCHEDULE
5:00 PM - Drinks [Courtyard]
6:10 PM - Welcome and #Waste4Wealth Info - Melissa McCabe, Founder Corethics [Courtyard]
6:25 PM - Raffle Drawn [Courtyard]
6:30 PM - "River Blue" Screening [Yoga Room]
8:00 PM - Expert Panel Discussion and Q&A [Courtyard and Virtual Live Streamed]
9:00 PM - Close
ABOUT OUR #WASTE4WEALTH FUNDRAISER
Toxic chemical pollution is being discharged into the Tukad Badung river in Bali, Indonesia causing damage to the local environment and posing serious health threats to workers and the broader community who are users of the river. Unfortunately, education, economic, and infrastructure barriers keep the Balinese community from solving this. A lack of research on this issue fails to attract a collaborative response to the complex issue.
Corethics #Waste4Wealth project sees the opportunity to develop affordable circular economy innovation, up-skilling of workers, and sustainable industry that leads to resilient, financially secure, and climate-resilient communities. We are driven to turn Waste[water] into Wealth generating products for the benefit of our People + Planet.
All proceeds from our fundraiser will help support Phase 2 of our project:
- Collection of scientific data at the site to help inform our solution and pilot needs
- Laboratory analysis of water samples (river and factory) to understand the extent of the issue
- Engage community stakeholders
Corethics takes an evidence-based approach to its international development work and engages community-led research & development Organisation Kopernik to implement our program on the ground in Indonesia.
ABOUT "RIVER BLUE"
We know the impact film can have on our hearts and minds; that's why we've selected to screen River Blue - representing the drive behind our cause. Following international river conservationist Mark Angelo, RIVERBLUE spans the globe to infiltrate one of the world’s most pollutive industries, fashion. Narrated by clean water supporter Jason Priestley, this ground-breaking documentary examines the destruction of our rivers, its effect on humanity, and the solutions that inspire hope for a sustainable future. Watch the trailer here.
RAFFLE
Go in the draw to win this amazing Bali Myna (endemic bird) hand-drawn by local Sydney artist and Corethics volunteer Matt Georgevits. Tickets are $5 each.
EXPERT PANEL and Q&A
We are sure you'll be brimming with questions following our screening of River Blue, so we've put together an expert panel to weigh in on this important conversation.
Marnie Coates, Board Director (Chemical Engineering Expert) Corethics
Liam Scanlan, Founder & Director Sustainable & Ethical Eat Your Water
Tim Connor, Senior Lecturer University of Newcastle Law School & Previous Oxfam Australia’s Labor Rights Advocacy Coordinator
READY TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT?
- Book your seat
- Buy your raffle tickets
- Bring your friends, family, workmates, and neighbours
- Share our event
For those who live outside the Newcastle area, you can still buy raffle tickets and donate via checkout. (Sorry, unfortunately this event will not be live streamed)
On behalf of all the team at Corethics, we hope you will join us for a powerful evening as we return to face to face gatherings.
**Payment Options include NSW Discover Vouchers & Zip Pay**