THE MOST RADICAL CHOICE WE CAN MAKE IS TO BE OPTIMISTIC

From the climate emergency and loss of biodiversity to the ongoing battle in the pursuit of gender equality and the wars experienced by communities worldwide, it seems like the UN’s 17 SDGs for a healthier planet are being pushed further and further from our collective reach. In times of crisis, we must embrace both urgency and optimism – a necessary first step to imagining new narratives for our environment.

The #TOGETHERBAND × SMILEY® ORIGINALS band is a powerful symbol of positivity, hope and optimism in the face of these challenges. These bands are a personal reminder to be kind and loving towards ourselves and an invitation to be present in the innate beauty and wonder of the world. Fundamentally, they are an invitation to smile.

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Wear a #TOGETHERBAND × SMILEY® ORIGINAL to show your hope, optimism, and radical support for the UN SDGs

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WHAT IS FUTURE POSITIVE®?

Future Positive® is an initiative by Smiley® to become a more conscious and responsible brand through their mission and mantra to make different and make better with their partners
and licensees.

Corresponding to Smiley’s partnership with the United Nations to deliver UN-SDG 12: Responsible Production and Consumption they aim to strike a balance between responsibility and making more sustainable products for you and the planet.

This isn’t a one-and-done initiative, Smiley are in it for the long haul, pushing to be more sustainable with every year, taking steps to drive change for a positive future.

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