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Scott replied to Jem Bendell's discussion What would you tell the industry big wigs?"luxury is a matter of perspective isn't it?
I think it's amazing the topic is even being discussed...imagine bringing the concept of sustainability into any marketing discussion 10 or 15 years ago... wow! Now we have VP's of CSR and…"
Scott replied to Jem Bendell's discussion What would you tell the industry big wigs?"Jem,
Sorry for the awful cut and paste...ugh!"
Scott replied to Jem Bendell's discussion What would you tell the industry big wigs?"Here is a bit more from the media Jem
What's fair about design?
With Fairtrade fortnight underway, Annie Deakin reveals interior design with a conscience
Friday, 27 February 2009
There’s more to Fairtrade than bananas, beards and coffee…"
Scott replied to Jem Bendell's discussion What would you tell the industry big wigs?"Third party certification makes a difference; it helps ensure ethical sourcing and manufacturing and it provides consumers with an assurance the product they've purchased or will purchase are sustainable.
A number of studies indicate consumers…"
Scott commented on Lorenzo Martone's group New York"excellent! our organization is slowly moving towards expanding our inspection and monitoring standard to include osha and basic environmental issues - unfortunately monitoring for illegal child labor is still a massive undertaking. hopefully our…"
Scott commented on Lorenzo Martone's group New York"my obsession is ensuring the beautiful rugs underfoot were not made by children!"
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- RugMark Foundation
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- http://www.rugmark.org
- Im interested in authentic luxury because:
- I am part of a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates and educates children found illegally working in the handmade carpet industry. How can we allow something so beautiful to be made through the suffering of children...
Consider who makes your products and how they are made...
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Ethically produced rugs - authentic luxury extreme
I suggest you check out the following rug designers. You'll find some of the most beautiful rugs in the world and all have been made in the most responsible manner - no child labor!
Each and every one of these companies have required their factories to be inspected and monitored to ensure there are no children involved in the production of their beautiful carpets. Now I call THAT authentic luxury!
Odegard, Inc., New Moon, Story Rugs, Elson & Company, Joan… Continue
Each and every one of these companies have required their factories to be inspected and monitored to ensure there are no children involved in the production of their beautiful carpets. Now I call THAT authentic luxury!
Odegard, Inc., New Moon, Story Rugs, Elson & Company, Joan… Continue
Posted on November 13, 2008 at 4:00pm
A quote from one supposedly concerned manufacturer...
This is an actual quote from the owner of a very high end US handmade rug importer;
“I am not naïve to any portion of your sales pitch. Also I am not concerned about assuring consumers of anything. I answer to a higher authority…..” - Tom D.
The "sales pitch" in question - RugMark asking him to inspect and certifiy his manufacturers to ensure no children were involved in making his exquisite rugs...
His not being concerned about assuring consumers… Continue
“I am not naïve to any portion of your sales pitch. Also I am not concerned about assuring consumers of anything. I answer to a higher authority…..” - Tom D.
The "sales pitch" in question - RugMark asking him to inspect and certifiy his manufacturers to ensure no children were involved in making his exquisite rugs...
His not being concerned about assuring consumers… Continue
Posted on April 4, 2008 at 10:38pm — 1 Comment
A bit about RugMark
RugMark USA is part of a global organization, RugMark Foundation International (RMI), working to combat illegal child labor in the handmade carpet industry of South Asia. One of the world’s first labor monitoring organizations, RMI uses market forces to change illegal labor practices overseas.
RugMark USA is one of six independent national offices that implement RMI programs under a franchise-type structure. RMI program areas include workplace monitoring and product certification;… Continue
RugMark USA is one of six independent national offices that implement RMI programs under a franchise-type structure. RMI program areas include workplace monitoring and product certification;… Continue
Posted on April 4, 2008 at 10:08pm
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 3:38pm on January 4, 2008,
Susannah said… - Back in 2003 I think I brought over Kailash (I think he was a founder of rugmark,no?) to Italy to particiapte in a roundtable and then later as part of Kerry Kennedy Cuomo's SPeak Truth to Power translated into Italian. Did nothing come of those engagements? In answer ot your question, my latest fun endeavour (regularily I have been consulting for luxury brands in sustainability for about 7 years now) MarinePositive is the marine equivalent to carbon neutral which goes beyond neutrality to positivity. It is just in its infancy while we find initial investor/sponsors and try to design a good profit/charity infrastructure mix. One other angle for you guys is Newport Beach area of California where I inquired a few rug sellers if their products were compliant with rugmark and they had never heard of it but were interested especially to use for marketing differentiation strategies. Best, S.
- At 10:13am on January 4, 2008, Susannah said…
- Hi Scott- Living in Italy I found that it is often a traditional wedding gift to give rugs (for newlyweds new home). Perhaps you could do an interesting marketing campaign here (together with a large rug vendor) to get more of your message across.
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