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Dear Jack,
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Hope you''ve had a good week.

We''re delighted?to announce the second artist in?our charity auction in collaboration with Project Caritas!

This week''s?cases are by Eloise D?rr, a London based artist who''s previously collaborated with Vans and Nike.

Her work is?inspired by her love of skateboarding and creating little stories for her characters.?

She''s produced three awesome paintings for the auction to raise money for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response?Fund.?Check them out below.

From #agoodcommunity?this week?we feature an interview with Eloise, and our latest editorial explores something that gives us great joy...?the rise of renewable energy of course!

Lastly, we have curated a selection of positive?and inspiring news stories to power you through Friday and beyond.

Stay well AND sustainable!

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Yours,

COVID-19 charity auction artist #2: Eloise D?rr

Today marks the second week of our charity auction in collaboration with our friends at?Project Caritas.

We''ll?be releasing?a new artist collaboration every Friday for the next TWO?WEEKS!?

The?fantastically talented artists have created little portable works of art from our A Good Mobile Cases, hand-painted with our own Allround paint.

Up for auction this?week are cases?by?Eloise D?rr.

Based out of London, Eloise''s work is?influenced by her love of skateboarding?and storytelling.?

She takes her characters on journeys "doused in curiosity and wanderlust, based around solitude and community".

She''s generously contributed?three suitably dynamic mobile case paintings, which are now available for auction.

Money raised from the auction will be donated to the?COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund to help communities around the globe fight the disease.

Don''t miss your chance to own one of these three super-exclusive cases.

See Eloise''s work and place your bids ?? here.?

"Activism through art plays a hugely important role in our society"

#agoodcommunity held a short Q&A with our?latest charity auction artist, Eloise D?rr.?

AGC:?Hi, Eloise!?First of all?a huge thank you for contributing to our charity auction, we love what you've done! How did you approach the project?

ED:?Thanks for having me involved! I am always interested in trying new mediums and new avenues in art, especially challenging myself with painting on or with new materials. I''m also keen to learn new ways to be more sustainable in my everyday life, so this project was right up my street.?

AGC:?Can you tell us a bit more about your experiences growing up, at what point did you decide to become an artist?

ED:?I was born and raised in Oxford, until moving to London aged 18. Growing up I loved arts and crafts and I always had a sketchbook since I can remember. After I left school I started a blog for my drawings, I didn''t think much of it first but that blog kind of started my career. I guess I never decided to become an artist as my job, it was sort of an accident!

AGC:?With recent events, we've all been reminded of the fragility of our existence on this planet. Do you feel art has a role in tackling issues such as climate change and environmental destruction?

ED:?Definitely! Art has been a tool of communication since the beginning of humanity. It''s a route we''ve taken for centuries when we want to convey a message. It''s a powerful tool to use, you know the classic phrase ''a picture paints a thousand words'', it may be overused but it''s definitely true. Activism through art plays a hugely important role in our society.?

?AGC:?If you could choose to have dinner with one artist hero, alive or passed on, who would it be?

ED:?That is a really tough one, I''d be fascinated to hear insight to how it was in in the art world for different people in different periods of history. Maybe Artemisia Gentileschi, or Anna Ancher, or Frida of course. It''s hard to decide!

AGC:?Are there any films/books/TVs/podcasts that you've read/watched recently that you can recommend?

ED:?I''m currently reading a book about the history of voter suppression in the US, called ''One Person, No Vote.'' by Carol Anderson. Before that I read Richard Ayoade''s book ''On Top''. All-time favourite TV show has to be Broad City. ''Criminal'' by Phoebe Judge is a great educational podcast too.?

AGC:?What are you working on next?

ED:?I''ve got a few exciting things brewing at the moment that I can''t wait to put into the world! I''m sad that I couldn''t put an exhibition on this year because of the pandemic. I''ve put on a show every year since 2014 it''s always a highlight for me, but alas 2020 was not having it (understandably). Maybe in 2021 I can work on a show again, that would be great.?

AGC:?Thanks Eloise, looking forward to seeing more of you soon!

Check out?Eloise''s designs for our charity auction??? here.?

#agoodcommunity editorial: The Rise of Renewables

We''ve been seeing a lot of great stories in the news recently about countries turning off their coal power plants?and large investments being made into renewable energy projects.

It feels like we''ve finally reached a tipping point, with BP quoted as saying that renewables are "growing faster than any other fuel in history."

So, for this week''s?#agoodcommunity?editorial, we explore how this revolution has happened, who the ''leading lights'' are, and what''s still left to do.?

Read the full editorial????here.

Quote of the week: Bernie Sanders

"A half million people in Oregon evacuate as wildfires rage. Over 3 million acres in California burned. The western sky is red. An 800-mile derecho destroyed towns in Iowa. The Arctic topped 100 degrees.?

The Green New Deal has been called "expensive."?

Compared to what?"

Curated selection of good news

A curated selection of?uplifting news stories to provide motivation and inspiration for this Friday and beyond.

• From The Guardian:?Google and Facebook have both announced plans to become carbon neutral (inspired by us of course). ??
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• From CNN: Hungry?mealworms can help solve our plastic crisis by, you guessed it, eating it. ??
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• From The BBC:?The?Burmese roofed turtle, also known as the smiling turtle, has been saved from extinction. ??
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• From Green Matters:?Portugal is no longer extracting fossil fuels after cancelling the last two remaining drilling contracts. ????
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• From Dezeen:?Cool prefabricated ''No Footprint House'' prototype from?Costa Rica. ??
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• Bonus: Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020 finalists.???

Have a great weekend folks! If you have similar stories or anything you''d like to share?we''d love to hear from you, just reply to this email. ??

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Dear Jack,
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Hope all is well.

A huge thank you to all those who voted in the competition to choose the designs?for the new A Good Mobile Cases. Scroll down to see the winners!

We''ve also been working hard on A Good?Circular Fashion Line, the Kickstarter will be going live in around a month and make sure you sign up for early bird.

In our?#agoodcommunity?editorial this week?we focus on green deals,?a hot topic of the moment,?and why they''re crucial to building a greener future.

From the rest of the world, we were particularly inspired by the story of an?Indian couple who have created their own wildlife sanctuary through natural reforestation.

We also?have more positive and inspirational news stories to power you through Friday and beyond.

Stay well AND Sustainable!

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Yours,

A Good Mobile Case new design winners

Ta-dah! By quite some majority these two beauties were voted to be the new patterns for A Good Mobile Cases and yeah, good choices guys.

These patterns will be available for the new A Good Mobile Case?models, as well as some of the existing models including the iPhone X, XS, 6, 7, 8 and SE Second Generation.

Again, thank you to all those who took part?and look out?for the new cases?coming into stock soon.

#agoodcommunity editorial: Why We Need Green Deals

Green deals are getting a lot of media attention currently and they're sprouting up like mushrooms: New Green Deal in the US, European Green Deal, Green New Deal UK, and we're super excited about the potential here.

In this week''s?#agoodcommunity?editorial we unpack what green deals are and take a look at some of the ideas being put forward.?Now is a chance for us to rebuild economies in a way that is fair for people and the planet.

"These deals have the potential to rapidly accelerate our fight against climate change and address social inequality to boot. Game-changing reforms are just a few pen strokes away."

Read the full?article?here.

How an Indian?couple created their own forest

?An?Indian businessman and his wife quit their jobs so they could dedicate their lives to?help?save tigers and other wildlife through reforestation.

20 years ago the Singh''s?moved to a remote corner of Rajasthan in northern India. Over the years they''ve gradually bought up land from farmers whose livestock were being prayed on by big cats.

They did nothing to the land except removing invasive species, a true rewilding project! Now it''s a lush parcel of green in the landscape, frequently visited by tigers, leopards and wild boar.

Conservation?projects like this are vital if we''re going to protect wild animal populations. Our Earth is home to a fantastic array of wildlife. The destruction of nature and loss of biodiversity is not only tragic but also threatens the continued survival of our own species.

If you''re interested, we wrote an editorial a few weeks featuring some of our favourite?animals and why we need to save them.

Read the full article here.

Curated selection of good news

A curated selection of?uplifting news stories to provide motivation and inspiration for this Friday and beyond.

• From Euronews:?Central Sydney now runs?entirely on clean energy, reducing CO2 emissions by 20,000 tonnes a year. The city is also expected to?save??308,000?per year over the next decade. ??
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• From Visualcapitalist:?Really cool infographic highlighting which countries have the world''s most sustainable companies. Well done France!?????
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• From ABC News:?Germany has?passed a law banning?single-use plastics used in food containers, straws and cotton buds. The law will come into effect next year. ??
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• From the World Economic Forum: A Finnish startup has developed a way to make sneakers from used coffee grounds. Sustainable and reportedly good at eliminating odours too. ??
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• Bonus:?Some stunning photos of a black panther, years in the making. ??
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Have a great weekend folks! If you have similar stories we''d love to hear from you, just reply to this email. ??

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Dear Jack,
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Hope all is well. It seems that every month this year climate scientists are measuring?record temperatures. Whilst obviously concerning, it''s?motivation for us to continue on our mission to build a more sustainable world.

The big news from us this week is that A Good Humanium Metal Pen is now available for pre-order after months of perfecting the product. If you order one of these numbered edition pens now, you will get it delivered by late August, complete with a unique serial number.

We''d like to thank our partner factory in Taiwan who have worked with us every step of the way and also our partner NGO, IM Swedish Development Partner, who made the project possible in the first place.

If you fancy some reading, in our weekly?#agoodcommunity?editorial?we explore?the concept of minimalism and how living more purposefully, particularly when it comes to areas like consumption, can have a positive effect on our lives.

Lastly, as part of this week''s good news roundup, we focus on one piece in particular?that brought a smile to our faces concerning sustainable cities post-lockdown.

Stay well AND sustainable!

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Yours,

A Good Humanium Metal Pen now available for order

A Good Humanium Metal Pen?is a testament that the pen is mightier than the sword.?

Made from upcycled illegals firearms, seized from conflict-afflicted?countries, it turns something terrible into a commodity for good.

25% of the total sale from each pen goes to projects that help prevent violent crime and rebuild conflict-torn?communities.

Each project?is carefully selected by our partner organisation, IM?Swedish Development Partner, who produce Humanium Metal. Work is carried out?according to UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development.?

Without peace and prosperity, we cannot hope to build a truly sustainable world for everyone.

The limited first run of only 500 pens, each equipped with a unique serial number, will be ready in late August. We''re also offering free insured express delivery.

Available for purchase?here.

#agoodcommuity editorial: Minimalism

For this week''s?#agoodcommunity?editorial we focus on minimalism. It''s a concept we feel affiliated with as part of our mission is to guide people away from mindless consumerism and make more conscious decisions.?

When you think of minimalism the image conjured in your head is probably neutral colour pallets and an absence of possessions.

To some extent that''s true, but after we''d researched the topic a bit more?we found that minimalism comes in many flavours?and is more than just minimising consumption.

Granted there is a counter-consumption element to it?but, beyond that, it''s about refocusing on the important things and can lead to a simpler, more sustainable life.

If used the right way, the minimalism philosophy can be a useful framework for making changes that would be transformational for both us and the planet.

Read the full editorial here.

The call for more sustainable cities post-lockdown

Lockdown measures are?easing in many cities across Europe and it seems that city dwellers, after?being given a glimpse of what life could be like with minimal traffic and pollution, want it to stay that way.

New polling data from 21 cities across six European countries shows a?clear majority in favour of measures?geared at preventing a return to pre-pandemic levels of air pollution.

There is strong support for banning cars and keeping the bike lanes and pedestrian paths that were implemented during the COVID-19 crisis.

This put a smile on our faces as not too long back?we wrote an editorial about cities of the future and touched upon?how?pedestrianisation can improve their sustainability creds.?

The UN has predicted that by 2050 68% of the Earth''s population?will live in urban areas, so there''s a huge opportunity to transform them into?the bedrock for sustainable living.

You can read our #agoodcommunity Building Cities for the Future?editorial here.?

Some more good news for you

A curated selection of?uplifting news stories to provide motivation and inspiration for this Friday and beyond.

• From The Guardian: Thanks to conservation efforts UK barn owl numbers have now soared to a healthy 16,000 breeding pairs. The answer: specialised bird boxes and careful monitoring. ??
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• From Scientific America:?Super interesting article with a top marine biologist and political advisor about how the oceans can be used to produce clean?renewable energy and sustainable food for the planet. ??
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• From The New Scientist:?An anti-poverty scheme has been?linked to lower deforestation rates in Indonesia. The scheme wasn''t originally designed for conservation but evidence links lower rates of deforestation in villages that have received payments to lift them out of poverty. ??
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• From the World Economic Forum:?The World Economic Forum has announced its latest cohort of new technology pioneers, and there are lots of sustainable innovations in there including an ingenious skyscraper battery. ??
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• Bonus: A playful elephant stealing a wildlife photographer''s hat. ??

Have a great weekend folks! If you have similar stories we''d love to hear from you, just reply to this email. ??

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Dear Jack,
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June is now upon us and so this week?Anders, our CEO, delivers our?May progress update,?covering all our?developments in what was a challenging yet rewarding month.

You will notice on our socials that this?Friday we''re all wearing, or posing with, something orange in support of the Wear Orange Campaign to end gun violence.?

This is an issue we care deeply about, as creating a?more peaceful world is beneficial for both people and the environment.

You can read more about the Wear Orange Campaign in this week''s #agoodcommunity editorial.

To further tackle this issue, we''ve been working with our partners IM to develop?A Good?Humanium Metal Pen, and we want you to help us with the launch!

All you have to do is create a short film stating "The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword". As a thank you, you could be one of the lucky few to get a free pen as part of the campaign. More info below.

Lastly, we''ve curated a selection of uplifting and inspiring news to power you through Friday and beyond.

?Stay well AND sustainable!

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Yours,

Help us launch A Good Humanium Metal Pen?

OK Jack here''s the brief: we are close to launching A Good Humanium Pen?and we''re super stoked!

This is a pen crafted from Humanium Metal, a new element made from melting down illegal firearms. All the money raised from sales will go toward fighting violent crime and rebuilding communities around the world.

We''ve been working on this for quite some time, and we''re really excited about the launch. This is where you come in.

We are looking to make several short films with people?stating "The Pen is Mightier Than The Sword" whilst?looking directly into a camera.

All you have to do is take a short video recording of yourself saying this phrase and send it over to us. It''s super easy and should only take around 30 seconds;?you can submit both in?English and?your mother tongue.

As thank you, will hand out a few free pens (worth 160 EUR each) to participants, plus a unique discount code?on this limited edition product.

If you''re interested in taking part then all the information you need is right here.?

May progress update

Our CEO, Anders, delivers our May progress report from a sunny Stockholm. We''re still battling through COVID-19?and?continue to put the safety of our global team above all else.

It was a challenge, but our new warehouse in New Jersey?is now up and running and shipping orders to?our customers in the US.?

Back in Sweden, our product team has been hard at work putting the finishing touches?to A Good Humanium Metal Pen. Over 100 people have signed up to the waiting list already and you can still register your interest here.

On top of?that, the new A Good Mobile Cases and A Good Phone Wallet are also close?to completion?and should be in stock for you later this month or early July.

Over the coming month, we''re?also focusing on how we can further support the UN sustainable development goals and will be participating in lots of digital events and podcasts.

?Watch the full progress update?here.

Wear Orange Campaign to end gun violence

This Friday you will see?on our?socials that we''re wearing, or posing with, something orange in support of The Wear Orange Campaign.

Now in its third year, the Wear Orange Campaign began in the US following the killing of 15-year-old schoolgirl,?Hadiya Pendleton.

Hadiya was tragically shot and killed whilst chatting with friends on her street. A week before she''d performed with her school band at Barack Obama''s second inauguration ceremony.

Her friends and family wore orange to raise awareness about gun violence and honour those whose lives have been taken. The movement spread across America and the world through the IANSA and United Nations.

Through our work on A Good Humanium Metal Pen, in collaboration with our partners IM, we''ve become acutely aware of the damage that gun violence is inflicting on communities and whole countries around the world.

It''s a huge problem for people and the environment, as without peace we cannot hope to build a sustainable world for everyone to enjoy.

Please wear orange this Friday and help spread the word. You can read more about the Wear?Orange Campaign in our?#agoodcommunity editorial.

A curated selection of good news for you

A curated selection of?uplifting news stories to provide motivation and inspiration for this Friday and beyond.

• From The Washington Post: A great article on how architects and city planners worked together to shrink the?symbolic Empire State Building''s planet-warming emissions by 40%. The rest of New York will be following suit. ??
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• From the BBC: Hope remains for the critically endangered Hainan Gibbon. Following years of dedicated conservation, the latest census shows numbers have tripled to more than 30 gibbons, living in five separate family groups. ??
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• From the World Economic Forum: New innovative?fish farms could help natural stocks recover. They operate in deep water, meaning they''re much gentler on the environment than conventional farms. ??
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• From ITV News: Plans for the UK''s biggest solar farm have been given the go-ahead. The?900-acre site in the South of England will house almost 900,000 solar panels and power 91,000 homes. ??
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• From the World Economic Forum: A factory in Tanzania is retooling to make PPE equipment from recycled plastic. So far it has produced around 6000 units it can sell for around $2 each. ??

If you have similar stories we''d love to hear from you, just reply to this email. ??

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Dear Jack,
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Hope all is well and the sun is shining wherever you are.

We''re happy to announce our?new range of A Good Hair Accessories?is now available for pre-order!

Made from recycled and natural materials, we''ve?got all hair types and situations covered. See below for more details.

From?#agoodcommunity?this week we interview award-winning chef and educator, Johan Brewand.

He talks the joys of giving?young children a practical education about food and where it comes from (there are some useful tips for adults too).?

Also, in case?you missed it on our socials,?our latest editorial explores the?healing powers of nature?and how different cultures around the world use it to treat physical and mental ailments.

Lastly, we''ve?curated a selection of positive and inspirational news stories to power you through Friday and beyond.

Stay well AND sustainable!

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Yours,

A Good Hair Accessories?now available

As part of our mission to make sustainable everyday essentials that are good for people and the planet, we discovered there are very few hair accessories made from recycled materials available on the market.

We wanted to develop?hair accessories to suit all hair types and occasions with a focus on material quality, durability, and sustainability.

The result is our range of A Good Hair Accessories made from 100% recycled and natural materials. There are five different types to choose from:

• A Good Scrunchie
• ?A Good Flat Hair Tie
• A Good Thick Hair Tie
• A Good Sporty Head Band
• A Good Sporty Hair Knot

They are packaged in 100% biodegradable corn starch bag with climate compensated shipping. Bundles also available here. Delivers?in September.

#agoodcommunity interview: Johan Brewand

This week''s #agoodcommunity?interview is with Johan Brewand, all-round lovely guy and passionate expert on two?subjects?close to our hearts: cooking and sustainable food.

Johan is a chef at a preschool and?part of the "Learning Sustainable Meals" project, an?initiative?by the City of Gothenburg in which everyone at the school-the teachers, the principal and the children-are supported?to integrate sustainability into their work.

The aim?is to educate children about the importance of eating locally produced and eco-friendly?food in order to look after the environment and be healthy.

Johan teaches?the kids cooking?by getting them involved in the kitchen?and about?sustainable food production by?growing what they eat. This way, they?get a holistic perspective on how food is produced and how it ends up in the table.?

"From an early age, it''s crucial?children develop knowledge about food and sustainability and learn about how food is made and what you can use it for. You create habits very early in life and developing good habits regarding what you eat is incredibly important."

Read the full interview here.

#agoodcommunity editorial: The Healing Powers of Nature

In our latest?#agoodcommunity?editorial we delve into the remarkable healing powers that can be found in nature.

Throughout human history, we''ve turned to the natural world to find cures for sickness and disease. This is still very much the case in the modern age too, with as much as 50% of drugs approved during the last 30 years?being either directly or indirectly from natural products.

But beyond treating physical ailments?being in nature can also do wonders for our psychological wellbeing too, as we''re sure many of you will probably be aware on some level.

Science backs this up, and we had great fun researching some of the ways medics are now prescribing nature to their patients. Talking to ponies sounds like a great cure for stress!

Read the full?article?here.

Curated selection of good news

A curated selection of?uplifting news stories to provide motivation and inspiration for this Friday and beyond.

• From the BBC:?Swedish environmental activist (and hero of ours) Greta Thunberg is donating all her ?1million?Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity prize fund to charities working to protect the environment and tackle climate change. ??
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• From the Bangkok Post:?The Yellowstone grizzly bear hunting ban has been upheld in the US,?a victory for conservationists and several indigenous tribes. ??
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• From The Economist:?After some false starts, hydrogen power may now be starting to bear fruit,?with?advances in technology creating new opportunities?for it to be used in transport, heating and energy production.???
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• From The Guardian: Red Sea corals with a high?tolerance for?heat offer?hope for reefs in the face of the climate crises. ??
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• From Business Insider: ?Lifelike robot dolphins developed in San Francisco?could replace the real thing cruelly kept in aquariums?and shopping malls worldwide. ??
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• Bonus:?Swan Lake bath ballet. ??

Have a great weekend folks! If you have similar stories or anything you''d like to share?we''d love to hear from you, just reply to this email. ??

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Dear?Jack,?

We at A Good Company are so excited to have you with us on the ride, but we haven't heard back from you in a while and we miss you!

We exist to create elegant, thoughtful, and sustainable everyday products.

We refuse to take shortcuts, and we obsess over every single step in the journey of our products, from how they are made to how they arrive?on your doorstep.

Have a look at our store, and make sure to take 20% off your next purchase. Use code:

DECVPN358QH?upon checkout.?

Sincerely,

Start choosing sustainably

From mindless consumption into conscious decisions.

We refuse to take shortcuts, and we obsess over every single step in the journey of our products, from how they are made to how they end up on your doorstep. We always walk the extra mile to improve our products and our processes, to ensure that we always are as responsible as we humanly can be.??

We are a B-Corp certified company.

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Dear Jack,
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Hope you''ve had a good week.

It''s only 3 sleeps until the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for the Truly Circular Fashion Line! Make sure you sign up?to be first in line for the 70% early bird discount.

From?#agoodcommunity?this week,?we feature?an interview?with Jens Helmersson, CEO of Quizrr, a digital training platform that improves worker rights in factories around the?globe. It''s an eye-opener!

We also held a Q&A with our CEO, Anders Ankarlid, to further discuss?sustainable fashion and answer some of your questions about our circular process.

Lastly, we''ve?curated a selection of positive and inspirational news stories to power you through Friday and beyond.

Stay well AND sustainable!

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Yours,

24?August 9 PM (CET)

Truly Circular Fashion Line Kickstarter countdown

Only 3 days until?the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for The Truly Circular Fashion Line.?

Official launch time is 21:00?CET* on Monday 24th August.

The first batch will be 70/30 organic and?recycled cotton with a built-in loop system.???

For the Kickstarter, we have a limited number?of super early bird pledges available at a 70% discount.

Make sure to sign up and be?notified as soon at it goes live. Interest is super high so we''re predicting they''ll go quickly.

Sign up??? here.

*20:00 BST, 16:00 EST,? 16:00 MST,?13:00 PST.

"A?lot of people who work?in?factories still don''t know their basic rights"

#agoodcommunity?talks with Jens Helmersson, a fashion industry expert and co-founder and CEO of Quizrr.?

Quizrr is a digital training platform designed to empower factory workers by giving them a clear idea of their rights and responsibilities.?

The idea for Quizrr came after many years spent working in the fashion industry all over the world. Shocked by the way he saw workers being treated, he was just as dismayed by their lack of knowledge concerning their own rights.

Jens sits down with Anders to discuss his?many years of experience working in the fashion industry, the challenges we still need to overcome, and how we as consumers can also enact positive change.

"As customers we have a big responsibility as well. We can at least change the way that we act to consume in a different and sustainable way and be cleverer in the garments that we pick."

Watch the full interview ???here.

Anders Ankarlid Sustainable Fashion?Q&A

Also this week we managed to catch 20 minutes with our CEO, Anders Ankarlid, to discuss the lack of sustainability in fashion and the explain the?concept behind the upcoming line.

He gives some insights into how the circular system works and the process behind putting a project like this together.

Questions are a mixture of us, and some frequently asked questions from you guys as well. ??

Read?the full Q&A ???here.

Curated selection of good news

A curated selection of?uplifting news stories to provide motivation and inspiration for this Friday and beyond.

• From The Indian Express:?Local volunteers in Mauritius are donating hair and working around the clock to clean up the recent oil spill. ?????
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• From the New York Times: Gigantic Elephant Seals have been helping scientists conduct important climate research into Antarctic ice. ??
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• From CNN:?The story of Dindim the penguin who swims 5,000 miles every year to visit the man who rescued it from an oil spill. ??
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• From The BBC: Oval the tailless?Doctorfish is the new star of Miami port after a marine biologist set up a webcam to film the goings-on of residents in the busy shipping canal. ??
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• Bonus: Pouncing puppies. ??

Have a great weekend folks! If you have similar stories or anything you''d like to share?we''d love to hear from you, just reply to this email. ??

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Dear Jack,
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Hope you''ve had a good week.

September has arrived rather briskly. To?mark the occasion our CEO, Anders Ankarlid, delivers our much-loved?monthly progress update.

We''re also excited to announce that this coming month we''re running a special collaboration project with our friends at Project Caritas to raise?money for the Global COVID-19 Relief Fund, more on that below.

From #agoodcommunity, our latest editorial explores the role that different forms of art have to play in the environmental movement, with as many music and film quotes as we could tastefully fit in.

Lastly, we''ve?curated a selection of positive and inspirational news stories to power you through Friday and beyond.

Stay well AND sustainable!?

???????

Yours,

August Progress Update

August was a busy month with the Kickstarter launching for the Truly Circular Fashion Line.?

We''re happy to announce that we''ve reached our?goal with plenty of time to spare and are now aiming for 200%!? ????

Huge thank you?to all of you who have pledged already! ??????

As well as that, we''ve also been working on a new product idea, A Good Razor, made from recycled materials and bamboo. All being well it will be?incoming in January 2021.

There''s also an exciting month ahead?with the Project Caritas fundraiser, and a big surprise coming on the 13th too.

Watch the full update ?? here.?

Project Caritas charity fundraiser?launches next week

We're teaming up with our friends at Project Caritas to raise money for the Global COVID-19 Relief Fund.

Project Caritas is a non-profit YouTube channel that reviews sustainable products and organisations that go above and beyond to tackle major social problems.?

We're collaborating with them and some hand-picked artists to design some very special editions of our carbon-negative mobile cases!?

Each of the four artists has contributed three designs, and these will be available to purchase in weekly auctions.

The money from the sales will be donated to the Global COVID-19 Relief Fund to help stop the virus''s spread, and give communities on the front lines of the crisis the resources they need to act quickly and protect the most vulnerable.

Stay tuned for the first artist next week. ?????

#agoodcommunity editorial: The role of art in environmentalism

?We''re sure all of you love art, but do you think it''s necessary? Could the world still function without paintings, movies, music, the theatre?

In this weeks editorial, we explore the role that art plays in society and the environmental movement.

Whatever your thoughts on artists, and they are a quirky bunch, they definitely think differently and often there''s a lot of depth and meaning in their work too.

Besides, it''s fun to immerse yourself in different worlds and get a glimpse into an alternative reality. Hopefully by the end you''ll be inspired to pick up some materials and get creating, or watch Black Panther at least.

Read the full editorial????here.

Curated selection of good news

A curated selection of?uplifting news stories to provide motivation and inspiration for this Friday and beyond.

• From The New York Times: Conservationists in Argentina are rewilding Jaguars in Iber? National Park in an effort?to save the native population?from going extinct. ??
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• From CNN:?A?rare ''singing'' dog, thought to be extinct in the wild for 50 years, has been rediscovered. Apparently yodelling is a better description. ??
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• From Upworthy: Same-sex penguin mums, Electra and Viola, have just hatched their first chick together in Valencia aquarium. ??
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• From MyModernMet:?This ''clean graffiti'' mural in Warsaw promoting an environmental movement?looks great, and the paint actually absorbs pollution too!???
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• From The Guardian:?Yellowstone?National Park''s Giantess Geyser has spectacularly?erupted for the first time in six years. ??
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• Bonus: A?stroppy teenage wombat. ??

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Dear?Jack,

Hope you''ve had?a good week.

In case you missed it on our socials, we''re?thrilled to be able to officially announce our new partnership with @zoesugg and @alfiedeyes. It''s our biggest partnership to date and a fantastic opportunity to reach new audiences and inspire them to live more sustainably.?

From #agoodcommunity this week, we review the latest documentary by David Attenborough, A?Life On Our Planet, including all the key facts and takeaways.?

Elsewhere in the world, we were inspired by the story of Isma?l Essome Ebone, a Cameroonian social impact entrepreneur inspiring a recycling?movement.

Lastly, we have curated a selection of positive and inspiring news stories to power you through Friday and beyond.

Stay well AND sustainable!

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A Life On Our Planet: David Attenborough''s most important programme ever

Ah, David Attenborough, companion for many cosy Sunday evenings snuggled up on the sofa. Loved by generations of people around the globe, his programmes have inspired countless people to appreciate, respect and protect the natural world.

Now 94, his latest programme, ''A Life On Our Planet'', is perhaps?his most important to date. It''s been?described as "compulsory watching for all of humanity", and tells the story of our impact on the natural world?through the eyes of its greatest?narrator.?

There''s some important advice in there for all of us. If you haven''t watched it yet, here''s why you should.?

#inspiration: Isma?l Essome Ebone

Cameroon is one of the most biodiverse countries in Africa, with a landscape ranging from?volcanos to?tropical rainforests. But it''s natural treasures, and the lives of the people living there, are increasingly under threat from climate change and pollution.

Witnessing first hand the changes taking place,?Isma?l Essome Ebone returned to his homeland and founded his?non-profit organisation?Madiba & Nature. They recycle?plastic waste, that would otherwise pollute the environment, into ecological canoes for fisherman, as well as beds, furniture and holiday homes.

Recycling as a concept is?new to Cameroon and Isma?l is a champion of it, also starting a programme in schools to educate people?about green business and promote environmental awareness. His ingenuity is a great example of the positive impact businesses can have on the world.?

Curated selection of good news

Curated selection of positive and inspirational news stories to power you through Friday and beyond...

• From The BBC:?Scotland just put into force the largest protected marine area in Europe. ??
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• From Scientific American:?The US is on course to install a record amount of wind and solar this year, at a level once considered impossible. ??
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• From The BBC: Got an idea brewing? David Attenborough and Prince William have joined forces to create the biggest environmental prize for innovation ever. ??
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• From CNN: Canada will ban single-use plastic items?by the end of next year.?????
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• Bonus:?A frog jumping on David Attenborough''s head. ??

Have a great weekend folks! If you have similar stories or anything you''d like to share we''d love to hear from you, just reply to this email. ??

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Dear?Jack,

Hope you''ve had?a good week. The September just gone was the hottest on record, a reminder that we still need to persevere with our efforts to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

With that in mind, our?#agoodcommunity editorial uses some up-to-date research to present?the top 10 ways we?can lower our carbon footprints.?

Also from?#agoodcommunity we interviewed?Helena Jay, one of the super-talented?artists who contributed to our ongoing charity auction to raise money for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.?

Elsewhere in the world, we were inspired by a Baltimore legend, Mr Trash Wheel, who''s diligently cleaning the city''s?famous harbour and loving every moment of it.

Lastly, we have curated a selection of positive and inspiring news stories to power you through Friday and beyond.

Stay well AND sustainable!

Top 10 Ways?to Reduce?Your Carbon Footprint

"Art has a unique way of conveying a message, consciously or subconsciously, to the viewer."

#agoodcommunity held a short Q&A with our charity auction artist, Helena Jay.?

AGC: Hi, Helena, first of all a huge thank you for contributing to our charity auction, we love your work! How did you approach the project?

HJ: Hi thanks! Well firstly I want to say thanks for letting me be part of the project. Love the idea and it''s a great initiative. More companies need to do things like this. I approached it with the idea to make something that resonated with my art, using blues, and loved using the agoodcom soy-based paints!?

AGC: Can you tell us a bit more about your experiences growing up, at what point did you decide to become an artist

HJ: So I have always been an artist at heart. When I was a child in fact it would be impossible to find me without either a paintbrush or some crayons in hand. I would draw and paint on everything and anything (much to my parent''s dismay sometimes - as for me a white wall in the house equalled a canvas to be painted on). I decided to become a professional artist after I realised that without creating I would never be able to convey my inner self.

AGC: We read that your work is inspired by ecological consciousness and interconnectivity, how do you feel about our impact on other lifeforms?

HJ: I feel that every decision that we make has an impact on other species, people, the environment etc. that's why it is so important to make the link. To consume with caution and to question everything. I think it is so important for people and companies alike to be held responsible for their impact on the planet.

AGC: Do you feel that art can play an important role in tackling issues such as climate change and environmental destruction?

HJ: Absolutely. I feel that art has a unique way of conveying a message, consciously or subconsciously, to the viewer. Sometimes we can be mesmerised by a piece of art and not know exactly why, and that''s the exact point that we need to dive deeper into exploring what it is that we are not acknowledging or need to focus more on. An excellent artist that tackles climate exchange for me is Olafur Eliasson, his work is captivating, thought-provoking and much needed.

AGC: If you could choose to have dinner with one artist hero, alive or passed on, who would it be and why?

HJ: Excellent question and I am going to have to be cheeky and select two, Da Vinci and Louis Bourgeois. They are the two artists that made me fall in love with art, inventions and self-expression.

AGC: Are there any films/books/TVs/podcasts that you've read/watched recently that you can recommend?

HJ: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, my favourite author of all time and honestly I dream of being able to express myself visually as he does verbally. If ever I manage to achieve that in my lifetime then that will be one of my greatest achievements.

AGC: What are you working on next?

HJ: So I am currently working on something totally new and exciting! I am 8 months pregnant and so therefore have had to change my art style and work on smaller pieces for the first time, vs my normal large heavy works. So watch this space!

AGC:?Thanks Helena,?looking forward to seeing more of you soon!

See and bid on Helena and our other great artist''s work in our charity auction.

#inspiration: Mr Trash Wheel

Baltimore is famous for steamed crabs, good beer, The Wire and a beautiful harbour.?On the subject of the latter, we were inspired by their unique cleaning robot, otherwise known as Mr?Trash Wheel.

The brainchild of engineer John Kellett, since his installation in 2014 Mr Trash Wheel has removed close to 250 tons of rubbish from the harbour per year. He''s?powered by the flow of water from the harbour''s main tributary, a self-contained renewable energy device.

John came up with the idea to keep the harbour and ocean clean from rubbish?but, with the addition of a bit of characterisation, ''he''?became part of a successful social media campaign to ban styrofoam and single-use plastic bags in Maryland.?

Stories like this remind us of the power of a little art and creativity to enact change, and for further examples like this see our editorial from a couple of weeks back.

Curated selection of good news

Curated selection of positive and inspirational news stories to power you through Friday and beyond...

• From The Financial?Times:?Honda has pulled out of formula one racing and will invest?the money into its electric vehicle programme instead. ??
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• From Wired UK: A French startup has developed a urine powered fertiliser that could limit our environmental footprint. ??
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• From Forbes:?Researchers in Australia have found a way of purifying water using the power of sunlight.??
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• The World Economic Forum:?Tasmanian Devils have been returned to Australia''s mainland after 3,000 years in an effort to re-balance the ecology. ????
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• Bonus: The Fat Bear Week champion has been crowned. ??

Have a great weekend folks! If you have similar stories or anything you''d like to share we''d love to hear from you, just reply to this email. ??

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Hope all is well. We''re at the midpoint of the year now and we''re sure most of you will agree 2020 has been eventful.?Wildfires in Australia, COVID-19, and the tragic murder of George Floyd.?

On the subject of the latter,?it''s been amazing to see how largely peaceful protests and other forms of activism have brought about the beginnings of?real change.?

We don''t pretend?to be experts on the subject, but what''s happening is long overdue?and just goes to show the power of collective action.?

By way of updates from us, there''s some fun stuff this week.?We''re delighted to be able to share with you our #agoodcommunity interview with Swedish artist, and?our long time friend?and collaborator, Finsta.

He talks about his journey from being a young artist?to collaborating with some of the worlds top brands, but?how he still likes to keep it real and work with children and smaller artists as well.

In our #agoodcommunity editorial, we delve into the animal kingdom and explore some of Earth''s?coolest endangered animals, how they benefit the planet, and why we need to save them.

There''s also an update from the product team who have been hard at work?on?A Good Woodless Pencil,?and maybe there''s a way you can help us out with that.

Lastly, we''ve curated a selection of uplifting and inspiring news to power you through Friday and beyond.

Stay well AND sustainable!

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Yours,

#agoodcommunity interview: Finsta

Our #agoodcommunity interview with Swedish artist Finsta is finally here! We gave you a sneak preview of this a couple of weeks ago and now we''re delighted to be able to share the full interview.

Finsta is an inspiring character-hard-working, creative, generous and friendly. You might recognise his style as he contributed some of his designs for A Good Mobile Case.

Apart from us, he regularly collaborates with big brands and can count Kobe Bryant (RIP) and Snoop Dogg amongst his fans.

We paid a visit to his studio in Stockholm to catch up with him and discuss?his favourite projects, how it can be just as rewarding working with children as big brands, his?approach to new pieces, and how he overcomes creative blocks (nature involved).?

"I''m happy to work for big brands, big artists...but?I try to be careful valuing fame too high. Some of the people I''m happiest having in my studio are random kids having a fun time opening drawers and finding some projects."

Watch the full interview here.?

Editorial:?Amazing animals we need to save from extinction

In this week''s #agoodcommunity?editorial, we wanted to pay tribute to our friends in the animal kingdom and look at the important role they play in supporting life on earth.

From the humble jellyfish to the majestic ape, everything has its place in the great?web of life.?

Unfortunately, we''re seeing drastic falls in wild animal populations worldwide. Around 60% of wild animals?have been wiped out since 1970, and hundreds of thousands?are on the brink of extinction.

Not?only is this extremely sad, but also has very real consequences for the health of ecosystems and our continued survival.

As Sir David Attenborough said "we are part of the natural world. If we damage the natural world, we damage ourselves."

Read?the full article here.

Product update: A Good Woodless Pencil

Over the last few months?our product team has been hard at work developing A Good Woodless?Pencil-they look cool, right?

They''re made from 100% graphite and last 3?times longer than normal wooden?pencils.

The artists amongst you, and we know there are quite a few, will know graphite pencils to be suitable for large scale drawing with extremely fine colour control.

We just received the latest samples and they''re?almost ready for launch. However, as they''re quite delicate, we still need to decide on the best protective packaging solution for them.?

?If you have any?ideas then please drop Kajsa an email.?We''re looking at a?bamboo tube, stone paper box,?or?kraft paper box.?The aim is to have them available for you in the early Autumn.

A curated selection of good news for you

A curated selection of?uplifting news stories to provide motivation and inspiration for this Friday and beyond.

• From the New York Times: Following worldwide protests, the Minneapolis Police Department is being reformed to improve the safety of all citizens in the city. ??
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• From The Guardian:?Commonwealth countries are gaining free access to?satellite technology in order to monitor and protect marine life. ??
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• From The BBC:?Britain has now gone coal free for two months as renewables edge out fossil fuels. ??
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• From Reuters:?The first major US?offshore wind farm, planned for the Massachusetts coast, is one step closer after reaching a key permitting milestone.???
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• From Hindustan Times:?Cuba has opened its first coral nursery?with the aim of making its reefs?more resilient in the face of global threats?such as?warming waters, overfishing and illness. ??
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• From WEF:?Giant Pandas are no longer an endangered species. Although wild populations are still ''vulnerable'',?conservation efforts have paid off and they''re one step further away from extinction. ??

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Dear Jack,
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Only 10 days until the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for the Truly Circular Fashion Line! Make sure you sign up?to be first in line for?some exclusive discounts listed below.

From?#agoodcommunity,?in our latest editorial?we look at the fragile future of water,?the potential impact shortages can have across every continent?worldwide and how we can prevent them.

Elsewhere, we were inspired by the story of the "Forest Man of India"-you can maybe guess what he does!

Lastly, we''ve?curated a selection of positive and inspirational news stories to power you through Friday and beyond.

Stay well AND sustainable!

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Yours,

Truly Circular Fashion Line Kickstarter countdown

The countdown continues for the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for The Truly Circular Fashion Line.?

Official launch time is 21:00?CET* on 24th August (that''s only 10?days guys!).

The first batch will be 70/30 organic and?recycled cotton. ??

For the Kickstarter, we have a limited number?of super early bird pledges available at a 70% discount.

Interest is already super high so make sure to sign up and be?notified as soon at it goes live. Once they''re gone, they''re gone.??

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#agoodcommunity editorial: The uncertain future of water

Water is high up on the list of fundament resources we need to live happy, productive lives.

Whilst for?many of us it may seem a bountiful commodity, for billions of people around?the world a lack of water is still a real concern.

The bad news is that climate change and environmental destruction are making the problem worse, with an estimated 6 billion people at risk from water scarcity by 2050.

The good news is that we can counter this by clever water preservation tactics and, of course, preventing further environmental destruction and fighting climate change.

Read the full editorial????here.

Inspiration: The "Forest Man of India"

Sometimes if you want something done?the best method?is to just do it yourself. This was the thinking of Jadav Payeng, nicknamed the?"Forest Man of India".

One day he was struck by the environmental impact of increased flooding in his home state of Assam in northeast India, specifically the erosion of an island in the middle of the?Brahamputra river.

Over the last forty years, he took it upon himself to?single-handedly plant?hundreds of thousands of?trees to restore the natural habitat?and save the island.

The resulting?forest is now home to tigers, elephants, deer and monkeys, and provides food and medicine for him and his community.?

Although recognition was far from his thoughts when he started out, he''s?received one of India''s highest civilian awards, the Padma Shri, for his efforts. We''d like to throw in our own "well done" too!

Jadav''s story is an inspiring reminder of the power that individuals can still wield, something we touched upon in our activism?editorial a few months back.

Curated selection of good news

A curated selection of?uplifting news stories to provide motivation and inspiration for this Friday and beyond.

• From The Guardian:?A new report finds the world's offshore windfarm capacity could?grow eightfold?by the end of the decade, powered by a clean energy surge led by China. ??
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• From The?BBC:?Two beluga whales, Little Grey and Little White, are being returned to the sea after ten years in captivity. ??
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• From The Guardian: Images from the European Commission''s Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite mission have?revealed?11?previously hidden?emperor penguin colonies?in Antarctica. ??
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• From CBC:?Caesar the No Drama Llama?has been working as a therapy llama?offering emotional-support hugs at protests?and other places. ??
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• Bonus:?A parrot playing peekaboo with a cat. ??

Have a great weekend folks! If you have similar stories or anything you''d like to share?we''d love to hear from you, just reply to this email. ??

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Dear?Jack,

Happy Sunday. Here''s a selection of positive and inspiring news stories from around our beautiful planet.

Also, in light of current events, our latest #agoodcommunity editorial explores the?role of governments?in our fight against climate change, with some feel-good examples.

Stay well AND sustainable!

P.S.?We''re holding an IG?Live?Q&A?on Thursday 12th November at 8 pm CET to talk about Green November and answer your questions. Hope to?see you there.

A curated selection of positive and inspirational news stories from the last week.

• From ABC: For a whole?hour, South Australia became the first state in the world to be powered entirely by solar panels.???
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• From Business Insider:?The?New York City tailor who?mends clothes on the streets of Manhattan?to fight fast fashion. ??
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• From the World Economic Forum: Paris is removing half?of its parking spaces to reduce traffic and make more space for people to enjoy. ??
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• From Gov UK:?A ?134 million boost to help UK businesses grow back greener. ??
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• From BBC News: Always a favourite of ours,?record numbers of an endangered?turtle species have hatched in Mexico, believed to be the result of reduced human activity. ??
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• New Food Magazine:?Swedish brand, Felix, has launched a grocery store that prices?goods based on their climate impact. The higher the CO2 emissions, the higher the price. ??
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• Bonus:?A man''s ''not so good'' pet portraits are raising thousands for charity. ??
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• Bonus +1 because it''s been quite the week:?Baby racoon in a cookie jar. ??
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• Bonus +2 because awesome:?Greta Thunberg''s ''recycled takedown'' of Trump. ??

Thank you Jack, let us know your favourite. If you have similar stories or anything you''d like to share we''d love to hear from you, just reply to this email. ??

The politics of climate change

In light of current events, our latest #agoodcommunity editorial examines the role of local authorities, national?governments and intergovernmental organisations in our fight against climate change and environmental destruction.

We span the globe and pick out our?favourite examples of when governments at all levels take?action and the incredible impact that can have. But, we also need to spur our leaders into action.

"People are underestimating their power and the power of democracy and of putting pressure on people in power" - Greta Thunberg.

Read the full editorial?here.?

Live Q&A: Thursday 12th Nov @ 8 pm CET

Join us for a live Instagram Q&A this coming Thursday 12th November?at 8 pm CET where we''ll be discussing Green November and answering your questions about, well, anything you like really. See you there, Jack!

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Hope all is well. First of all a huge?thank you to all those who supported us in the launch of A Good Humanium Metal Pen, your videos were awesome!

As a valued member of our community,?for a limited time?A Good Hand Spray?is available on a ''buy one get one free'' offer. All you need to do is add two to the cart and the discount will automatically be applied at checkout.

From?#agoodcommunity,?in the spirit of Pride Month, our editorial this week focuses on the relationship between inclusivity?and sustainability, and how the former is a crucial?part of the latter.

Also this week for?#agoodcommuity?we interviewed the founding members of BUG-a London based food startup who love?a specific type of ingredient (clue is in the name).

Lastly, we have our curated selection of inspiring news stories to power you Friday and beyond.

Stay well AND sustainable!

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Yours,

New A Good Hand Spray ''buy one get one'' offer?

A Good Hand Spray is made with our partner team of top scientists based in Sweden.?The long-lasting protection kills 99.99% of bacteria and is effective against viruses, including COVID-19. It is also suitable for use on surfaces and screens.

As a valued member of our community, for a limited time you can now purchase A Good Hand Spray on a ''buy one get one free'' offer. Simply place two items in your cart and the second one will be automatically discounted at checkout.

Get yours here.

#agoodcommuity editorial: Inclusivity and sustainability

In light of Pride Month and the ongoing?Black Lives Matter movement,?for this week''s?#agoodcommunity?editorial?we?explore the link between inclusivity and sustainability.

An inclusive society is one in which everyone?is treated equally?regardless of their race, gender, sexuality, age, disability, etc.?

Inclusivity is a key part of?social sustainability, which is the?term used to describe a society aimed at the continuous improvement of the quality of life on earth for both current and future generations.?

As such, there are numerous benefits to be had from making societies more inclusive, for example?peace, economic prosperity and overall wellbeing. It also makes them?better positioned to fight climate change and its effects.

As well as minority groups, there''s also a strong argument for including the environment as an equal?part of society too, as is the case in some countries already.

You can read the full editorial here.

#agoodcommuity interview: BUG

Better Universal Grub (BUG for short) is a London based food startup who love incorporating a certain ingredient into their recipes. Yeah you guessed it: insects!

Co-founders Leo and Aaron launched BUG?earlier this year from their bedrooms in London.?With the help of a top chef, they?provide recipes and recipe kits with the aim of encouraging people to experiment with using insects in their cooking.

Recipes?include cricket and mushroom risotto, fluffy buffalo worm pancakes, and bean chilli mealworm burritos. Yum!

We asked?them?about what inspired them to start BUG, and how insects are a highly nutritious and tasty ingredient with great environmental credentials too.

"Edible insects are a flagship 'good for you, good for the planet' food."

Read the full interview?here.?

Curated selection of good news

A curated selection of?uplifting news stories to provide motivation and inspiration for this Friday and beyond.

• From NPR: Barcelona opera house reopens and plays to an?audience of plants,?creating a perspective that "brings us closer to something as essential as our relationship with nature." ??
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• From The National Law Review:?The US Senate just passed The Great American Outdoors Act which, if it gets through Congress,?will be one of the most monumental and far-reaching conservation bills in half a century. ??
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• From MIT technology review:? Under pressure from the public and its own employees, Amazon has created a $2 billion climate fund to invest in companies developing ways to cut greenhouse-gas emissions. ??
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• From Outside Magazine: Inspiring story about a surfer who is designing and building?his own boards from beach cleanups to raise awareness about the problem of plastic waste. ?????
  
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• Bonus: Some doggos discovering teamwork makes the dream work! ??

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Hope you''ve had?a good week.

We''re?delighted?to announce the third?artist in?our charity auction in collaboration with Project Caritas. This week''s?cases are by ?zlem Thompson, a London based artist who can count Brian May amongst her fans.

Her work is?inspired by her love of botany and mixing real and imagined organic structures with the use of bright, bold colours. She''s produced three awesome paintings for the auction to raise money for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response?Fund.?

From #agoodcommunity?this week?we feature an interview with ?zlem, and our latest editorial puts our spin on the classic question: will technology kill save us all?

Also, as a valued member of our community, we wanted to let you know A Good Hand Spray 4-packs are now available, for a limited time, at the?discounted price of ?35.

Lastly, we have curated a selection of positive?and inspiring news stories to power you through Friday and beyond.

Stay well AND sustainable!

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Yours,

COVID-19 charity auction artist #3: ?zlem Thompson

Today marks the third week of our charity auction in collaboration with our friends at?Project Caritas. The?fantastically talented artists have created little portable works of art from our A Good Mobile Cases, hand-painted with our own Allround paint.

Up for auction this?week are cases?by ?zlem Thompson. Originally from Turkey but now based in London, her?work is?influenced by her biology studies and love of abstract artists such as Kandinsky and Mondrian.

She merges intellectual concepts with visual ideas, using bold colours to express feelings and create the "impression of dream-like world, a vivid explosion of nature meeting fantasy."

?zlem''s generously contributed?three suitably striking?mobile case paintings, which are now available for auction. Money raised will be donated to the?COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund to help communities around the globe fight the disease.

Don''t miss your chance to own one of these three super-exclusive cases. See ?zlem''s?work and place your bids ?? here.?

"I believe and hope that the climate crisis might shape the way we work, and remove the simplistic goal of economic growth at all costs"

#agoodcommunity held a short Q&A with our?latest charity auction artist, ?zlem Thompson.?

AGC:?Hi, ?zlem!?First of all?a huge thank you for contributing to our charity auction, we love what you've done! How did you approach the project?

OT:?Thanks for inviting me to take part!?Nature makes me so happy and fulfilled, and is intrinsically bound to our ecological choices in the present day, a natural and floral design seemed to me to suit the project.

AGC:?Can you tell us a bit more about your experiences growing up, at what point did you decide to become an artist?

OT:?My grandmother used to make amazingly beautiful crochet designs and I always loved drawing and painting but went on an academic path and studied biology at university in Turkey.?Then slowly I realised more and more that I had to be an artist and I aimed all my energy and efforts in that direction.?It is a hard path but it's such a great way to make coherent my background, surrounded by crafts and oriental art, my scientific knowledge and my wish to communicate through my medium.

AGC:?We read that your work is inspired by biology and organic structures, how do you feel about our impact on other lifeforms?

OT:?Most of all I feel great sadness at the results of our destructive activities and human-centric view of the world.?As a biologist, I can understand there is so much we can do to mitigate the impact of our civilisation.?I really hope that mass-produced items like phone cases can begin to be carbon neutral or negative and harmless.

?AGC:?Do you feel art can play an important role in tackling issues such as climate change and environmental destruction?

OT:?Absolutely, and I believe and hope that the climate crisis might shape the way we work, and remove the simplistic goal of economic growth at all costs, so that art can be more important in people's lives as creators and consumers.

AGC:?If you could choose to have dinner with one artist hero, alive or passed on, who would it be?

OT:?Wassily Kandinsky, and maybe someone to help translate anything we might not understand from one another's language!

AGC:?Are there any films/books/TVs/podcasts that you've read/watched recently that you can recommend?

OT:?I recently saw 'Orph?e', by Jean Cocteau, which was stunning, the simple special effects he uses are still so convincing and the modern setting is fascinating.? I decided to start a series of paintings entitled 'Orpheus and Eurydice', which is exciting.? Also I loved? 'Wings of Desire', directed by Wim Wenders, another extraordinary metaphysical exploration of different dimensions.

AGC:?Thanks ?zlem, looking forward to seeing more of you soon!

Check out ?zlem''s?designs for our charity auction??? here.?

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Made with our partner team of top scientists based in Sweden, the long-lasting protection kills 99.99% of bacteria and viruses, including COVID-19. It is also suitable for use on surfaces and screens.

As a valued member of our community, for a limited time, you can now purchase a 4-pack for ?35.?

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#agoodcommunity editorial: Will Technology Save Us All?

Many are concerned that one day in the future technology, probably in the form of some rogue Artificial Intelligence, will end humanity. It''s a popular topic amongst?Silicon Valley futurists and sci-fi writers.

On the other hand, some wave technology around like a ''Get out of Jail Free'' card, the answer to all our problems. "No need to worry, technology will bail us out."

In this week''s?#agoodcommunity?editorial we explore the role of technology in our past, present and future?and whether it alone is enough to save us.

Read the full editorial??here.

Quote of the week: "Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." -?Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Curated selection of good news

A curated selection of?uplifting news stories to provide motivation and inspiration for this Friday and beyond.

• From the BBC: At the latest UN General Assembly, China announced plans to become carbon neutral by 2060. ????
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• From ABC News:??Kaavan, the world''s loneliest elephant, has been rescued and rehomed in?a wildlife sanctuary in Cambodia. ??
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• From The Guardian: Up to 48 species of birds and mammals, including the Iberian lynx and Puerto Rican amazon parrot, have been saved as a result of conservation efforts?since 1993.???
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• From Treehugger: The ''Attenborough Effect'' has led to a 53 percent reduction in single-use plastic usage in the UK over the past 12 months.
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• From World Economic Forum: Farmers in Thailand are using ducks instead of pesticides and fertilisers. They eat snails and their droppings produce fertiliser. What a ''quacking'' idea! ??
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• Bonus: 10 years of the British Wildlife Photography Awards. ??

Have a great weekend folks! If you have similar stories or anything you''d like to share?we''d love to hear from you, just reply to this email. ??

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Dear Jack,

Our Feel-good Circular Fashion Line Kickstarter Campaign is now up and running. A huge thank you?to all of you who have pledged, we''re delighted to have hit our goal?already! For those of you who haven''t pledged yet, there are?still 7?days?to get in on some early bird deals.

Thanks to all of you, we''re delighted to be planting a grand total of 6,420 trees off the back of our Green November campaign!?Also, make sure to check out our November progress update from yours truly covering exciting new product updates.

Stay well AND Sustainable!

Feel-good Circular Fashion Line Kickstarter Campaign 2.0

Help us to change fashion for the better

Our Feel-good Circular Fashion Line is the first trackable circular fashion line in the world. All garments are made from sustainable materials using Earth and people-friendly production techniques.

We worked with a top New York-based designer to create a line of timeless basics that will become staples of your wardrobe for years to come.?

When you''re eventually finished with an item, you can send it back to us and track its progress through our loop system?as we recycle it into a new one.?A?transformation to a circular, more sustainable?fashion industry is right around the corner.

We''ve already hit our target (thanks again guys!) and?you can still access early bird discounts on the Kickstarter page for 7?more days. Join us on our mission to?make fashion more sustainable.

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November progress update

6,420 trees planted for Green November!

Yours truly delivers our November progress update from a field of enormous broccolis (at least that''s what I think they are).?

November was a fun month and we''re delighted to be planting a total of?6,420 trees as part of our Green November campaign!?Thank you to all those who took part and shopped consciously.?

The team has also been working hard on some new products. The new iPhone 12 cases are available for pre-order and new clear cases, made from recycled candy boxes,?are set to drop in the very near future.?Oh, and listen out for the new Agood music courtesy of our resident musical virtuoso,?Jesper!

WATCH THE?FULL UPDATE?

From mindless consumption into conscious decisions.

We refuse to take shortcuts, and we obsess over every single step in the journey of our products, from how they are made to how they end up on your doorstep. We always walk the extra mile to improve our products and our processes, to ensure that we always are as responsible as we humanly can be.??

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Presenting the refreshed A Good Bottle.?Now made from premium quality recycled?Swedish steel.

It''s lightweight, durable, and?will keep?your water?ice-cold for after a sweaty workout, or your hot chocolate nice and warm on a chilly autumn?hike.?

Finished with a dishwasher-friendly powder coating and delivered in a handy?organic cotton bag.

Your faithful sidekick for years to come.?

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We refuse to take shortcuts, and we obsess over every single step in the journey of our products, from how they are made to how they end up on your doorstep. We always walk the extra mile to improve our products and our processes, to ensure that we always are as responsible as we humanly can be.??

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Dear Jack, here''s a selection of positive and inspiring news stories from around our beautiful planet.

Also, check out the?awesome artwork in honour of?the UN International Human Right''s Day.

Stay well AND sustainable!

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Good News

A selection of positive and inspirational news stories from the last week.?Let us know your favourite, Jack. If you have similar stories?or anything you''d like to share, we''d love to hear from you, just reply to this email.?

? New Zealand declares a ''climate emergency'' and pledges a carbon-neutral government?by 2025.?READ MORE

??14 countries, responsible for 40% of global coastlines, agree on a landmark sustainability pledge to end overfishing and stop the flow of plastic pollution into the seas.?READ MORE

? The perfect combination of beer and crisps being used to tackle climate change.?READ MORE

??Solar panels, made from food waste, wins the inaugural James Dyson Sustainability Award.?READ MORE

? The?world''s first reuse department store, promoting a circular economy, opens?in Berlin, Germany (video).?READ MORE

? Bonus: A?curious koala in a Christmas tree.?READ MORE

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A Good Humanium Metal Pen joint art project

We were blown away by the above artworks from?NC Art & Design students of Inverness College UHI, all drawn with A Good Humanium Metal Pen?under the guidance of our friend and ambassador, Frank To.

The exhibition, marking the UN International Human Rights Day, highlights the importance of the work carried out by Humanium Metal and its partners, such as ourselves, to support communities around the world that are being?badly impacted by gun violence.

You can read more about the great work carried out by Humanium Metal on the site.

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We refuse to take shortcuts, and we obsess over every single step in the journey of our products, from how they are made to how they end up on your doorstep. We always walk the extra mile to improve our products and our processes, to ensure that we always are as responsible as we humanly can be.??

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Hope all is well, lots from us this week.

First up we''re?happy to announce A Good Phone Wallet is now available!

Made from 100%?recycled PET, it attaches?to your phone or phone case?providing?easy access to important cards without the need for a bulky wallet.

In #agoodcommunity this week?we feature an interview with Martin Nihlg?rd, Secretary-General of IM Swedish Development Partner. He talks about his extensive experience?working in social sustainability, particularly with women and young people.

From the rest of the world, we were pleased to hear that many of the protestors that took part in last year''s Extinction Rebellion protests were first-time activists, a positive sign?the environmental movement is expanding.

We also?have more positive and inspirational news stories to power you through Friday and beyond.

Stay well AND Sustainable!

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Yours,

A Good Phone Wallet now available

Whilst designing A Good Mobile Cases we were inspired to develop sustainable accessories for them as well.

A Good Phone Wallet can be attached to the back of a phone or phone case?using adhesive tape on the backside.?It?provides?easy access to important?cards and there''s no need to carry around a bulky wallet.

Our product team focused on finding great materials and keeping the design sleek?and minimal.?If you would like space for?more cards, simply purchase two and glue together.

100% recycled PET and nylon make for a lightweight, durable and eco-friendly design.

?Available for pre-order?here, ships early September.

#agoodcommunity interview: Martin Nihlg?rd

This week''s #agoodcommunity interview is with Martin Nihlg?rd, Secretary-General of IM Swedish Development Partner.

Since childhood, Martin has felt strongly about the topics of diversity and inclusion and has dedicated his life and career to educating and helping others on these issues.

We were super grateful he took the time out of his busy schedule to speak with us about his experiences working in his home country of Sweden and countries around the world.?

He talks about the importance of empowering women and young people to build a more fair and equal society, as well as IM''s work in El Salvador with the Humanium Metal project to eradicate gun violence there.

He''s?recently turned?vegetarian too, noting how his children inspired him to make the switch to help save the environment.?

"It really is possible to make a change, and it is our responsibility as adults of an older generation to listen to and empower young leaders."

IM is?our partner NGO?for?A Good Humanium Metal Pen, now available for pre-order.?

Read the full?interview?here.

Extinction Rebellion mobilises new activists

?A study by Aston University in the UK found that many of the citizens taking part in last year''s Extinction Rebellion protests were first-time or inexperienced protestors.?

This is awesome as it means that the movement?successfully mobilised new (and young) people, which goes against what was assumed by authorities.

Although there is still some work to do?regarding the diversity of protestors, this is definitely a step in the right direction for the environmental movement.

Activism, both physical and digital, is important?to?put?pressure on governments and?organisations to join us on our mission to save the planet.

For further reading, we wrote an editorial on the power of activism throughout the ages. Let''s be on the right side of history. ??

Curated selection of good news

A curated selection of?uplifting news stories to provide motivation and inspiration for this Friday and beyond.

• From The Guardian:?The story of Team Lioness, a crack team of Kenyan women risking their lives on the front lines to save lions. ??
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• From The Jakarta Post:?The Indonesian capital, Jakarta, has banned single-use plastics?with retailers mandated to provide eco-friendly alternatives. ??
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• From The Guardian:?Farmers in the UK plan to rewild a large area of countryside with the aim of increasing biodiversity and?returning?native species. ??
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• From the MIT technology review:?US presidential candidate Joe Biden vows a?$2 trillion policy package that would force the power sector to go carbon-free within 15 years. ??
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• Bonus:?The scandalous antics of penguins. ??

Have a great weekend folks! If you have similar stories or anything you''d like to share?we''d love to hear from you, just reply to this email. ??

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