3things - We can change the world

3things is a movement for global goodness. We believe if each of us take small positive steps, together we can make some big changes.

  

So whether you've got 3 minutes, 3 weeks or more, you can do 3things to change the world...

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Top 5 Series: Household goods made from recycled materials

By: Andrea, posted in: Craft 3things
23 Aug 2012.
Ok, let’s face it, is putting out the recycling just about one of the most annoying household chores in the history of the world ever?! Check out these creative and fun recycling reinventions WITHOUT having to move your backside outside to the bin on a frosty winter morning. Read the full story »

Top 5 Series: Ethical Designers We Love!

By: Andrea, posted in: Fashion Students 3things
07 Aug 2012.
Top 5 take three! As part of Ethical Fashion Month here at 3things we look at 5 fashion designers with ethics we L-O-V-E! From Australia to America, we have turned our eyes to the catwalks of the world to find five designers who not only focus on making some pretty spiffy looking clothes, but pieces that take into consideration that sweatshops, unfair working conditions and harming the environment for the sake of couture is just about the most unfashionable thing you can do. Read the full story »

Top 5 Series: Documentaries that made a Difference

By: Andrea, posted in: 3things Film
01 Aug 2012.
Nothing like a good doco....especially if it has the power to change the world! Have a look at some which have done just that in our next instalment of our Top 5 series and let us know if you think any are missing. Read the full story »

Top Five Series Part 1: Ultimate Ethical Presents

By: Andrea, posted in: Food Craft 3things
26 Jul 2012.
Roll up, roll up and come see the first in a whole bunch of blog posts that will be known as our 'Top 5 Series' . This week we solve the eternal dillema of the perfect present by counting down the best (and ethical) pressies for any occasion. Stock up your box. Read the full story »

How to get your brilliant idea off the ground

By: Andrea, posted in: Tech Students 3things Community
11 Jul 2012.
Got an idea set to change the world for the greater good but just haven't quite got around to it yet? I know, watching Being Lara Bingle is taking up my time too. But come along now, its time to get cracking and we will tell you just how. From crowdfunding websites to courses, the time is now. Read the full story »

3things for your pet

By: Andrea, posted in: Environment 3things
04 Jul 2012.
So you've given us your 3things. But what about your four legged-friend? Your cat, your dog, your axolotl? Have you asked your pets what 3 things they will be doing to change the world sometime soon? There are many things we can do to make the world a better place for them and the world a better place because of them. Check out a few of our tips on just how… Read the full story »

Sydney Finders Keepers: Post-mortem

By: Andrea, posted in: Events Craft 3things
13 Jun 2012.
Some things are just made for weekends; lazing around in your PJ’s all day, making demolishing scrumptious big brekkies and of course, taking the time to spend the cash you worked hard all week for by doing some shopping. Did you do yours at Sydney’s Finders Keepers this Friday/Saturday gone? The 3things team certainly did. Knick-Knack this, trinket that, all were certainly snatched up and brought by us at the twice a year only funky indie design & art market. Read the full story »

How not to become a Mad Man

By: Andrea, posted in: Students 3things Uni
25 May 2012.
Love what you do and want to love the world whilst you do it? Whether its advertising, design, accounting or driving a garbage truck, ladies and gentlemen we here have for you today some tips on how to use your life's work for good, rather than evil. Read the full story »

George Clooney is Watching You

By: Andrea, posted in: Tech Global village Politics
10 May 2012.
Big Brother, I mean, George Clooney, is watching you…well, ok, probably not you exactly and certainly not from just around the corner (sorry mega fans) but he is watching a lot of people from afar, especially those located in Sudan. Read the full story »

Free Food!

By: Andrea, posted in: Food 3things
07 May 2012.
Free from big profit-hungry supermarket chains that is! Learn all about how you can get fine, fresh and fabulous local produce from local farmers delivered right to you. Read the full story »

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