Resilience Through Responsibility
Coffee Shop Panel
While the pandemic isn't over, we're gradually returning to a semblance of normality.
However what’s left in the wake is a clear sense that we are in need of systemic change. From food systems, mobility, to fashion, there’s a lot of work to be done. And while the “why’s” are often clear, the “how’s” aren’t always so.
We've been inspired and empowered by how our communities reimagined the ways they learn, work, grow, collaborate, and continue standing up for the futures they want to see. We’ve started questioning the ways they do things. We’ve seen local action turn into global action. And we've noticed an inherent need to collaboratively work together and address collectively the social and environmental challenges we are facing.
As creatives, designers, and entrepreneurs we should develop a holistic understanding of the causes and consequences of climate emergency. It is our responsibility to push for social innovation by recognizing emerging ideas and lifestyles that cultivate a healthier social and planetary ecosystem.
It is our responsibility to proactively co-create the futures we want to see!
Panel 1: Exploring Conscious Consumerism.
When you choose to buy, which also means invest, in a small business, in a business with conscious values, in a business with transparency, in a business which puts sustainable practice at it’s core you are not just helping support local and small business – but you are investing in sustainable practices. You are allowing for this type of consciousness to remain alive and grow. You are saying this is what I want to see more of and this is what the future should look like. How you spend your money is actually supporting the current systems at play. Being conscious of how products are made how they affect the workers involved, the environment, and our economy is being a conscious consumer.
If you want to support living wages, support sustainable manufacturing, sustainable growing systems, and local economy - your purchasing is power!
This panel joined together local agents of change in Barcelona: Casa Taos, FOS, the director of FabLab Barcelona, and owners of 8PM to discuss the important of purpose and the power of collaboration in creating a sustainable business/brand.
Panel 2: Exploring the Maker Movement
Coming soon.