Where Does It Come From? How our ’stuff’ impacts people and planet

About Where Does It Come From? How our ’stuff’ impacts people and planet

Most of use have a lot of ’stuff’ in our lives - from furniture to fashion. We’re all becoming much more aware of how the creation, use and disposal of these items can impact the people who make them, our planet and even ourselves. This podcast will share Interviews with amazing people who have made it their life goals to make a difference - creating businesses, campaigns and writing books to help us understand these impacts and make better choices going forward. Host Jo Salter, social entrepreneur and founder of ethical clothing business Where Does It Come From?, encourages them to tell their story so they can inspire us with the challenges they’ve faced, the impact they’ve had and their big why. Intro music - rushing deadlines by dylan-darby (from Pixabay) #greenliving #ethicalliving #green #ecofriendly #climatecrisis #ethicalbusiness #sustainability #ethicalfashion www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk

Publisher

Jo Salter

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 May 2021

Latest episode

23 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jun 2026

   Episode 45 - Wool, Craft and the Pastoral Life with Rahul Noble Singh

   Wool, Craft and the Pastoral Life — with Rahul Noble Singh Rahul Noble Singh is a man who wears many hats, and several of them involve wool. Growing up between the UK and India, where his parents ran a travel company, Rahul developed a deep connection to both worlds. That rootedness in two cultures has shaped a career dedicated to building routes to market for pastoral and rural craft communities - the people who raise the animals, shear the fleece, spin the yarn and weave the cloth that the rest of the world barely notices. He currently works with India's Centre for Pastoralism, supporting the rights and livelihoods of nomadic herding communities, and with Rangsutra Crafts, a producer-owned craft enterprise connecting rural artisans to markets. He also runs Miyar Mufflers, a rural wool brand rooted in the Himalayan valleys, bringing the story of pastoral wool directly to the people who wear it. In this conversation, Jo and Rahul explore what it really means to build fair and sustainable markets for communities whose knowledge, skill and way of life are often invisible to the mainstream, and why pastoral wool deserves to be seen, valued and worn. A conversation about craft, community, slow fibre and the long thread between producer and wearer. Links: Where Does It Come From? - https://www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk Centre For Pastoralism - https://centreforpastoralism.org/ Miyar Mufflers - https://miyarmufflers.com/mufflers/ Rangsutra Crafts - https://rangsutra.com/ Instagram: @wheredoesitcome @centreforpastoralism @desi_oon_hub @rangsutracrafts @miyar.mufflers #pastoralwool #India  #craftcommunities #slowfashion #transparency #rurallivelihoods #desioon

2. 

   7 Apr 2026

   Episode 44 - Pakistani Craftsmanship, Gender Justice and Global Turmoil with Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui

   Welcome back to Where Does It Come From? — the podcast hosted by Jo Salter, founder of the award-winning social enterprise Where Does It Come From? This series uncovers the powerful stories behind the things we wear and use, shining a light on the people, processes, and possibilities that can create a fairer, more sustainable world. Each episode features inspiring conversations with changemakers, innovators, and thought leaders who are reimagining a better future through business, activism, and creativity. This time, we dive into the vibrant world of Pakistani craftsmanship, gender justice, and global turmoil with Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui — founder of Polly and Other Stories and Chair of the Women of the World annual conference in Pakistan. Amneh shares her inspiring journey bridging the gap between talented artisanal producers—many from remote villages and refugee communities—and global markets, empowering women and small enterprises excluded from mainstream opportunities. With a powerful focus on social justice, sustainability, and decolonizing fashion, she reveals how authentic handmade crafts can transform local economies and challenge industry norms. Links: Where Does It Come From? - https://www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk Polly and Other Stories - https://www.pollyandotherstories.com Women of the World Pakistan - https://wowpakistan.pk/ #pakistan #crafts #gender #stories #sustainability #socialjustice

3. 

   2 Sept 2025

   Episode 43 - The Nature of Fashion with Carry Somers

   Welcome back to the Where Does It Come From? podcast. Hosted by Jo Salter, founder of the award-winning social enterprise Where Does It Come From? - creating Kind Clothes that Tell Tales, this podcast explores the stories behind what we wear and use — shining a light on people, processes, and possibilities for creating a fairer, more sustainable world. Each episode features conversations with changemakers, innovators, and thought leaders who are reimagining a more positive future, through business, campaigning and more. In this episode, Jo is joined by Carry Somers, a visionary leader whose work has transformed the global fashion industry. As co-founder of Fashion Revolution, the world’s largest fashion activism movement, Carry has spearheaded a shift towards transparency, fairness, and sustainability in supply chains. She also founded Pachacuti, the first Fair Trade certified fashion company, and continues to champion artisans and Indigenous communities through her work with the League of Artisans. Carry’s influence stretches far and wide — from sailing 2,000 miles to research ocean plastic pollution, to presenting at global conferences, to her latest role as author of The Nature of Fashion. In her book, she weaves history, culture, and ecology together to show how fashion is inseparable from the natural world — and how reconnecting with heritage craft, natural fibres, and plant-based dyes can inspire a regenerative future. Together, Jo and Carry delve into:✨ The origins and impact of Fashion Revolution✨ The role of artisans, heritage craft, and Indigenous knowledge✨ Carry's new book The Nature of Fashion - a history and a vision for the future✨ Future steps towards transforming fashion into a force for good This inspiring conversation reminds us that fashion is not just about clothes — it’s about people, planet, and the stories we choose to weave into our lives. Please like, comment and share this episode, and follow the podcast. A video of this episode will also be shared on the Where Does It Come From? youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@wheredoesitcomefrom - please follow, like and comment.  Thank you. Links: Where Does It Come From? https://www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk Fashion Revolution https://www.fashionrevolution.org Carry Somers https://www.carrysomers.com Pachacuti https://panamas.co.uk/ League of Artisans https://leagueofartisans.org/ Order The Nature of Fashion book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nature-Fashion-botanical-story-material/dp/1915294797 #thenatureoffashion #fashionrevolution #podcast #josalter #carrysomers #artisans #nature #ethicalfashion #sustainablefashion #regenerativefashion

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YouTube views

15,382

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

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Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

60