In With the New Podcast

1 min readBy Tara Milburn
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Avirl Tomin-Hood and Tara Milburn discuss Ethical Swag's goals and values: emphasizing on ethical practices, meaningful employment, and building trust with customers over profit.

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In this podcast, Avirl Tomin-Hood and Tara Milburn discuss Ethical Swag's goals and values: emphasizing on ethical practices, meaningful employment, and building trust with customers over profit.


For Tara, sustainability extends beyond environmental concerns to encompass ethical practices throughout product creation and service delivery. Tara prioritizes trust with customers over profit, particularly in the sustainable products space, where authenticity is critical.


Tara highlights how sustainable promotional products benefit companies by fostering pride and aligning with organizational values. Additionally, touching on how Ethical Swag’s offerings allow clients to share impactful stories.


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