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What Makes a Great Backpack? 5 Must-Have Features for Everyday Carry

Choosing the right backpack? Discover the 5 must-have features for comfort, durability, and style—so you can find the best fit for work, travel, or adventure.

Top Eco-Friendly & Recycled Backpacks for Spring 2025

Ethically made, fair trade, and built to last. These sustainable backpacks use recycled materials for style & function you can feel good about. Check them out!
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Why Transparency Matters: Understanding Fair Wages in Fashion

Discover why transparency in fashion matters. Learn how fair wages empower artisans, and explore tools to shop ethically and hold brands accountable.

The Best Ethical Gifts for Him - Valentine’s Day 2025 Gift Guide

With Valentine's gifts from MADE FREE, you’re not just showing love to your partner—you’re supporting fair trade artisans and a brighter future for the planet.
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Why 2025 Is the Year of Sustainable Accessories

Discover 10 reasons to switch to sustainable accessories in 2025. Shop ethical, fair trade fashion that’s stylish, eco-friendly, and supports global makers.

Meet Sayna: A Journey to Financial Freedom and Stability

For many of us, a sense of financial security and trusted friendships are things we take for granted. But for Sayna, a MADE FREE maker, these milestones represent hard-won victories... Read More
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Discover MADE FREE's Large Day Tote—ethically handcrafted from weather-resistant recycled materials.

Meet the Large Day Tote: Carry It All, Sustainably and Ethically

Discover MADE FREE's Large Day Tote—crafted from weather-resistant recycled materials. Stylish, spacious, and ethical, it’s built for all of life’s adventures.

What is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day?

Learn about National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, its significance, global stats, and how ethical brands are fighting modern slavery.
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
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The Best Ethical Gifts for Her: Valentine's Day 2025 Gift Guide

Celebrate love sustainably this Valentine's Day! Discover ethically made gifts for her, from totes to clutches, that empower artisans and align with your values.