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Why Sustainable? Industry Facts | TerminologyThe traditional jewelry industry has a long history of contributing to devastating social and environmental problems. While issues of sustainability have been addressed in many other industries over the past few decades, the idea of sustainable jewelry (sometimes referred to as eco jewelry or green jewelry) is only just starting to take hold. Sulusso is founded upon the belief that you shouldn't have to sacrifice sustainability to have beautiful jewelry. As such, Sulusso stands apart in offering you designer jewelry that you can feel good about purchasing, gifting, and wearing. Sulusso helps socially and environmentally responsible designers compete against established luxury brands while making it easy for consumers to align their values with their jewelry purchasing. By aggregating these designers together into a single marketplace, Sulusso is driving industry-wide change. Resources Ethical Metalsmiths educates about responsibly sourced metals.Global Witness investigates and campaigns to prevent natural resource-related conflict and corruption. ActionAid works to end poverty and social injustice internationally. No Dirty Gold is a campaign of Earthworks that educates consumers about the devastating social and environmental impacts associated with gold mining. Canadian Arctic Resources Committee supports sustainable development efforts in Canada, one of the top diamond producing countries in the world. Stop Blood Diamonds is working to end the exploitation of the diamond trade by human rights abusers and promotes the concept of purchasing only guaranteed conflict-free diamonds. Artminers promotes sustainable mining and works to improve conditions for small-scale miners. Kimberley Process is a voluntary government program established to stem the flow of conflict (blood) diamonds, defined as rough diamonds used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments. Fair Trade and Ethically Sourced Jewelry provides education and information about all issues surrounding fair trade and ethically sourced jewelry. Natural Resources Institute supports sustainable development, economic growth and poverty reduction through research and education. Wear Your Commitment keeps consumers informed about issues related to sustainable fine jewelry. International Accountability Project works to influence international policy with respect to human rights and the environment. | ||||||||||||||||
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