Social Enterprises Driving the Circular Economy
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Social Enterprises Driving the Circular Economy

The circular economy is gaining momentum as businesses and consumers increasingly recognise the importance of sustainability. At the forefront of this movement are social enterprises, innovative organisations that blend commercial strategies with a commitment to social and environmental impact.

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Social enterprise vs B Corp
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Social enterprise vs B Corp

What is the difference between a social enterprise and a BCorp? Explained here in easy terms by Kylie Flament.

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The Chronicles of an Unconventional Cafe
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The Chronicles of an Unconventional Cafe

I meet Ravi on a drizzly afternoon. He warmly welcomes me inside Parliament On King which, when free from the gentle bustle of King Street’s patrons – feels just like a cosy living room. Turns out, this is exactly what the space was originally, now covered floor-to-ceiling in books and dotted with sweet trinkets. He sits in front of a cream, slightly rusting Vespa – one of the many relics that has always caught my attention walking past the café. Of course, there’s a story behind it – something I quickly come to realise is true for many of the bits and pieces within the modest space.

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NSW Governement - Procurement Enquiry Findings
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NSW Governement - Procurement Enquiry Findings

2024 ended on a high note for our local social enterprise sector when the NSW Government's response to the final report from the parliamentary inquiry into procurement practices came back with lots of support for:

  • Buying from social enterprises

  • Setting and measuring against social and environmental targets

  • And much more…

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