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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

With this growing marketplace comes a responsibility to educate ourselves and to be aware of our impact worldwide, and Fair Trade policies aim to make it easier for us to do just that. What does it mean to be Fair Trade? The idea of Fair Trade encompasses a range of goals, but the most of important of these is the welfare of those producing the good we purchase. Fair Trade is not about charity, though. How does Fair Trade certification work?

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Green Living Tips

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

If you haven't finished your holiday shopping yet, consider purchasing fair. trade certified items - you'll be buying a more environmentally friendly. product and one that hasn't been created through sweatshop labour

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Eco Friendly Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

The term “Fair Trade” is getting more familiar to many consumers. The Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) is part of a global network trying to change international trading conventions. The fair trade concept centres on sustainable development with self-sufficient producers. In fact, fair trade has been around for about 50 years, but has only gained a stronger foothold over the past two decades.

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Green (Living) Review

OCTOBER 29, 2014

2011 marked a flashpoint for many small farmers and fair trade producers. Fair trade producers from Mexico and Colombia to Ghana and Indonesia experienced a record number of climate change influenced disasters, including landslides, severe floods and crop failure. According to Fairtrade International (FLO), fair trade farmers are experiencing up to 28% reductions in yield due to erratic weather patterns and droughts.

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Hug a Tree with Me

JUNE 10, 2013

We found alternatives such as buying fair-trade , handmade and local, and although big business and unethical still dominates the marketplace, we are buying more ethically today than ever before which is highly encouraging for a sustainable future. Today I would like to introduce you to an ethical/fair-trade company named Paper High, founded in 2001, Paper High offers us ethically made gift items, home décor , stationary, felt hair accessories and tons more.

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Green Prophet

JULY 24, 2012

MADE is encouraging Muslims to embrace ethical living this Ramadan and to break their fast with Fair-trade. A UK-based organisation called MADE is asking Muslims to look again at the way that their food is traded and to consider going Fair-trade this Ramadan. As they explain, whilst many Muslims are concerned about whether their food is halal or not very few investigate whether it has been ethically traded.

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Elephant Journal

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The food on our shelves represents just the last step of a global system of production and trade. Conscious Consumerism (Sustainable Business) Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Food Green Z ADMIN Green Featured Today avocados bananas coffee equal exchange fair trade food food production green organic

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Elephant Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2015

My latest wardrobe craze is fair trade and ethically produced clothing from developing countries. Arts & Culture Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Conscious Consumerism (Sustainable Business) Ecofashion Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Sustainability (Business, Entrepreneurship, Livelihood) benefits eco fashion ethical buying ethnic fashion fair trade purchasing power sustainable fashion

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Eco-Vegan Girl

AUGUST 11, 2011

If you've ever asked yourself, "what is fair trade?" or "why fair trade?", At this point most people understand what organic certification means, but few grasp the concept of fair trade, so I went to the source to get some clarification. This spring at Expo West I interviewed the lovely Katie Barrow, public relations and social media manager for Fair Trade USA, the organization that certifies and puts the stamp on products that you see on shelves.

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Elephant Journal

MARCH 5, 2016

Although Fair Trade USA still adamantly markets the small-scale farmers as the “face” of fair trade, the reality is.

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Green Earth Journey

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

This is part of a comment left on my post last week explaining Fair Trade over on Extraordinary Mothers. Within the fair trade movement, a coalition of fair trade vendors and organizations which is inviting the First Lady to join the fair trade movement and make the White House a "Fair Trade Home."

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Hug a Tree with Me

MAY 6, 2013

Novica is a wonderful fair-trade eStore that serves as a portal for artisans all over the world to share their creations with the world. You will be helping artists and crafts people earn a fair and ethical income while gifting your mother with lovelies that she will enjoy for years to come. Mothers are absolutely amazing! Seriously, and I am not just saying that because I am one.

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Green Prophet

MAY 2, 2011

Come sun or more sun, Sabeen Ahmed intends to keep growing the Middle East’s first fair trade store. Along with other vendors, Sabeen Ahmed set up her little eco-booth for the first time at Masdar City’s Street Fair and Organic Market last Friday. But the Little Fair Trade Shop’s founder is so passionate about what she does that she presses on despite a flock of obstacles. According to Fairtrade International , “Not all trade is fair.

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Elephant Journal

JANUARY 7, 2019

When a product is fair trade certified, you can rest assured that it’s produced according to strict environmental, economic, and social guidelines. And though fair trade goods have been touted as simply a trend or fad, the numbers show otherwise. Since 2012, global fair trade revenue has steadily climbed. In 2016, fair trade products brought […].

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Eco Friendly Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Tomorrow, Saturday May 12th, is World Fair Trade Day. The fair trade movement attempts to return a greater portion of the proceeds of any sale to the farmers, artisans, or workers who produced the product being sold. While fair trade is generally considered a social or political movement, there are obvious environmental benefits as well. Of course, just because something’s fair trade, it doesn’t automatically make it environmentally friendly.

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Green (Living) Review

MARCH 1, 2012

Firefly Accessories adds new line of Fair Trade products to their ecommerce shop. Glasgow, UK, March 1, 2012 : Firefly Accessories announces the addition of new Fair Trade fashion accessories from Cambodia to their online product catalogue. The new range of Fair Trade silk accessories includes handcrafted scarves, toiletry bags and handbags. The accessories are made by members of the World Fair Trade Organisation.

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Green Prophet

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Made by artisans who receive fair wages while upcycling metal products, this bike chain menorah is sustainable for people and the environment. And so in addition to our sustainably designed Israeli Hannukah menorahs from last week, we now present a sustainable and fair trade upcycled bike chain menorah made in India and available to Jews worldwide. ” :: JTA. :: Fair Trade Judaica. SAHA’s Fairly Local Trade.

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Green Earth Journey

DECEMBER 2, 2008

So in the interest to sound hip and cool , they throw around words like "fair trade" and "organic". So here is a Wikipedia 101 on the phrases "fair trade", "locally grown", and "organic". Fair Trade Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. Everyone is becoming obsessed with global warning (which by the way, was caused by man).

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Eco Chic

MAY 21, 2015

The awesomely print, is “handwoven and dyed through the art of resist dying,” and these are Designed in New Orleans, and made in India by Fair Trade workers. Ukush Fair Trade Scarf: This jewel-toned scarf from Guatemala isn’t printed—like the pants, it’s actually woven with the pattern in mind. The post Passion Lilie’s Fair-Trade Print Fabulousness: How I Wear Eco Fashion appeared first on Eco-Chick.

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Green (Living) Review

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Reflective Images, a pioneer in the ethical sourcing and production of jewelry, is among the first in the United States to be sourcing their fair trade gold from two mining cooperatives certified under the Fair Labeling Organization: Sotrami in Peru and Cotapata in Bolivia. Reflective Images is proud to announce their new collection of fair trade gold wedding and engagement rings made by master artisan jewelers.

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Eco Chic

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Call me crazy, but for me, that’s why Fair Trade Certified foods taste even better than food made with the same exact ingredients but produced in a way that screws over the environment, workers and community that created it. For Fair Trade Month , I got to try a few certified food products including a bar of Green & Black’s dark chocolate , some La Yapa quinoa and a tin of Rishi Wild Berry loose tea.

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Eco Chic

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Now the owner at her own studio, she creates affordable, modern wedding dresses from Fair Trade materials that are made at a mill in India where she knows the workers are paid well and treated fairly, using materials that are dyed with natural colors. The post Beautiful Fair-Trade and Ethical Wedding Dresses: Lena Medoyeff Studio Does it Right appeared first on Eco-Chick. Fair Fashion bridal budget eco fashion ethical Fair Trade silk wedding dress

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Environmental Economics

AUGUST 16, 2012

Export-led growth:  Kentucky coal producers have reached an agreement to export 9 million tons of coal annually to India for the next 25 years in a $7 billion deal that is a boost to the region’s sagging mining industry. The deal, which would equate to about 8 percent of Kentucky’s annual coal production, could help India avert power outages like the one last week that left more than 600 million people without electricity, India officials said. via www.courier-journal.com.

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Elephant Journal

MARCH 14, 2014

Waylon talks about the new trend of direct trade, how it is different from fair-trade, and why we should ask a few more questions before we down that cup of coffee. Who doesn''t love a good cup coffee?

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Eccorazzi

JUNE 10, 2015

Fair Trade coffee has gotten a powerful and vocal advocate on its side, as actor and activist Hugh Jackman is championing better tasting and more equal brew. He stars in Read More The post Hugh Jackman Advocates Fair-Trade Coffee in Doc ‘Dukale’s Dream’ appeared first on Ecorazzi. Causes Environment Film/TV News Top News

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Elephant Journal

MAY 6, 2013

Sanjay Rawal, director of Food Chains (Executive produced by Eva Longoria | produced by Smriti Keshari) shares with us in the first episode of “SRO Conversations” why we should be able to have fair labor rights for the farmworkers in the U.S.

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Green Living Ideas

DECEMBER 16, 2014

The post Green Gift Guide 2014: Fair-Trade World Teas from Tealet appeared first on Green Living Ideas. Green Lifestyle companies we love Fair Trade gift guide holiday organic startup Tea Tealet falls into the category of companies we love.

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Green (Living) Review

JUNE 4, 2011

By Michael Smith (Veshengro) London, June 4, 2011 : London, the world's largest Fairtrade City, has been part of the international event to celebrate 1,000 Fair Trade Towns worldwide. At 1400 hours local time on Saturday, June 4, 2011, towns and cities across the world formally declared their Fair Trade status from East to Wets as the movement celebrates an incredible 1,000 Fair Trade Towns across the globe.

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Eco-Vegan Girl

MAY 8, 2014

All the chocolate this company produces is vegan, a nd bonus it''s organic and fair trade. Product review by EvG team member Amanda Shea: I am somewhat of a chocolate aficionado. I love chocolate, so of course I was excited to review PASCHA. The entire line is free of the eight major food allergens: nuts , dairy, soy , eggs, fish, wheat, and gluten. The prices of the bars are reasonable: for a full size 3.5 chocolate bar it costs $5.00.

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Celsias

MAY 6, 2011

Before I get too carried away, I’d like to define the principle of fair trade products, whether retail goods, produce, coffee, or even chocolate, by using the Fairtrade Foundation definition. The Fairtrade Foundation is a UK organization which points out that fair trade is simply about insuring that local workers get a decent wage for their labor by insisting that purchasers pay sustainable prices.

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Elephant Journal

MARCH 16, 2015

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: The NCAA (HBO) Mirror: https://vid.me/DrQ8 DrQ8 NCAA Corruption! John Oliver takes March Madness to task. The NCAA doesn’t pay athletes because they consider them amateurs. The NCAA considers them amateurs because they don’t get paid. “Schooled: The Price of College Sports is an interesting documentary on the subject currently […]. Homepages (Gold Tabs)* Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good

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Green Life Smart Life

MARCH 10, 2009

Fair Trade Java: What’s the “Buzz&# ? It’s overwhelming to imagine, but it inspires Robert and Elizabeth Thompson, owners of Fair Grinds Coffeehouse on New Orleans’ tree-lined Ponce De Leon Street. Mr. Thompson is passionate about the business of fair trade coffee because he believes in preserving the age-old practice of careful coffee growing. A popular Crescent City cafe, Fair Grinds is fair trade in every sense, he explained.

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Green (Living) Review

AUGUST 8, 2014

This infographic, created by Chuck Patton of Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, hopes to clear up any mysteries between the two styles of coffee trading. These range from organic, natural, eco, and green, to bird-friendly, reef-safe, and cruelty-free, with additional certifications from the Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade International, Fair Trade USA, FSC, MSC, etc.

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Hug a Tree with Me

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Founded 12 years ago, Novica.com is a beautiful online fair trade marketplace that gives artisans all over the world a portal in which to share their handcrafted crafts with the world while making a sustainable income. Novica.com carries over 3000 different fair trade handmade items made by over 2000 master artisans in the areas of jewelry, accessories, home décor, sculptures, art work, clothing, collectibles, holiday décor and other such items. giveaway fair trade

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Elephant Journal

OCTOBER 1, 2016

Blog Conscious Consumerism Ecofashion Enlightened Society Equal Rights Green WAYLON: Today Only Bangladesh ethical clothing ethical fashion fair trade fashion fast fashion green human rights natural fabrics Rana factory collapse the true costThe ugly truth about fast fashion and what we can do to stop it.

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Elephant Journal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Animal Rights Conscious Consumerism Enlightened Society Equal Rights Food Green Health & Wellness WAYLON: Today Only Z ADMIN Green Featured Today agriculture bees climate change coffee coffee beans fair trade global warming latin americaIf the planet continues heating up at its current rate, the coffee growers could be out of business.

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Eco Chic

JUNE 11, 2015

In addition to serving organic teas, coffees, baked treats and small bites, La Chiwinha is Puerto Rico’s first Fair Trade global market, complimented by eco-friendly household products and locally sourced crafts, beauty products, textiles, books, coffee and more. More than a tea shop, La Chiwinha has established itself as a ‘gathering place’ for individuals seeking ethically sourced, Fair Trade goods from across the world or right in their own back yard.

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Green Prophet

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Consider using certified organic and fair trade coffee , to encourage responsible small-scale farming and environmental sustainability. Health blender coffee fair trade healthy recipes organic recipe vegan recipe Vitamix We loved the feedback from the latest gadget for coffee lovers : a hybrid alarm clock that tells you to rise and shine by brewing a fresh cup of joe on your bedside table.

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Green Prophet

DECEMBER 2, 2012

According to the aid group Oxfam, an estimated 17,000 tons of olive oil is produced annually in the West Bank by thousands of farmers, some of whom are producing fair trade olive products. According to Nasser Abu Farha of the Canaan Fair Trade Association (who we’ve covered here) , one of the companies selling organic Palestinian olive oil to distributors abroad, today at least $5 million worth of organic olive oil is exported from the territories every year.

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Eco Chic

AUGUST 21, 2015

Often, buying organic, sustainable, eco-friendly, fair-trade stuff is more expensive. That’s what happens when the people who are making your stuff are paid a fair wage, the environment isn’t dumped into, and stuff is made in the USA or Europe instead of shipping it halfway around the world and back (right now, fossil fuels are still cheap compared with paying people a decent wage/providing healthcare). I’m gonna drop a truth bomb here. Ready? Here we go.

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Elephant Journal

MAY 21, 2016

Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Conscious Consumerism (Sustainable Business) Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Green Sustainability (Business, Entrepreneurship, Livelihood) WAYLON: Today Only economies of scale environmental destruction ethical purchasing factory farming fair trade industrial agriculture industrial capitalism product lifecycle true costsSustainable/ethically produced products often seem more expensive than their counterparts here's why.

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Elephant Journal

MAY 10, 2016

Conscious Consumerism (Sustainable Business) Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Green Sustainability (Business, Entrepreneurship, Livelihood) animal friendly carbon footprint eco-friendly fair trade green products method organic cleaning products plant-based PureGreen Seventh Generation ShakleeI used to be of the mindset that I had to clean with bleach and chemicals for something to be clean. It's simply not true.

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Elephant Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Animal Rights (Vegan, Pets, Wildlife) Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Conscious Consumerism (Sustainable Business) Food Green Love & Relationships (see below for Sexy) Sustainability (Business, Entrepreneurship, Livelihood) child labor chocolate consumption ethics fair trade orangoutangs palm oil slave labor With Valentine’s Day upon us, we are bombarded with advertising for chocolate, flowers and all the other products to buy our loved ones!

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