Fair Trade

Fair trade is a social movement that promotes sustainable development by seeking greater equity in international trade. Fair trade offers better trading conditions to marginalized producers and workers, particularly in the southern hemisphere. Several fair trade certification organizations offering product labeling programs exist, including TransFair USA, Fair Trade Labeling Organizations International and Fair Trade Federation.

Fair trade certification programs typically address making improvements to the following aspects of international trade: labor conditions, pricing, direct trade (eliminating middlemen), transparency, community development and environmental sustainability. You'll find bloggers addressing fair trade at Fair Trade Certified, Catholic Relief Services, Global Exchange Store and many other sites.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Fair Trade”

• The “Battle In Seattle” at Ten

  
  Talking Union — Authority: 130
  by Mark Engler Mark Engler Ten years ago this fall, Kevin Danaher, the bareheaded, white-goateed co-director of Global Exchange was making the rounds to student groups, encouraging young people to join in upcoming protests against the World Trade Organization (WTO). He had worked up a theatrical pitch: ...
  4 hours ago

• Conflict Gold, DRC, 60 Minutes and Jewelers of America’s Spin: Inside Information for Consumers To Purchase Ethically Sourced Jewelry

  
  Fair Trade Jewelry — Authority: 407
  ~ By Marc Choyt, Publisher Introduction: “Reinforcing Confidence in the diamond and gold supply chain.” (Responsible Jewellery Council’s Website)60 Minutes to Matt Runci, head of RJC and Jewelers of America: “Does your certification mean, for example, the gold didn’t come from Congo?”Matt Runci, JA and ...
  9 hours ago

• Holiday shopping tips

  
  Newstips Blog — Authority: 130
  Gordon at Nonprofit Communicator offers a list of gift ideas from local nonprofits, including Artisans 21 , Greenheart Shop , Maya Works , and Heartland Alliance’s Hope for a Hurting World gift catalog. Greenheart, 1911 W. Division, holds its annual holiday celebration and benefit party for Chicago Fair ...
  11 hours ago

• Fair Trade Christmas Lists and Links

  
  God's Politics Blog — Authority: 648
  So the stores are playing Christmas music and down here in Texas the highs are only the 70s and 80s, so the holiday season must be upon us. But as we gear up for the celebrations, the spiritual reflections, and…
  13 hours ago

• Spotlight on Fairtrade Businesses –

  
  Shared Interest Blog — Authority: 123
  Each week, Shared Interest will highlight a business who is actively promoting Fairtrade in their community. This blog post does not imply endorsement by Shared Interest. Please contact us if you would like the ’spotlight’ on your company. Global Sistergoods , a fair trade and eco-friendly marketplace for ...
  23 hours ago

• Giving Gifts

  
  In the Dailies — Authority: 415
  Last year I posted about wanting a goat for Christmas . My list hasn’t changed too much in the year since. Sure, there are things that I want. Like all insatiable Americans, I drool over handbags and jewelry and silly nothings in my consumeristic, obsessive discontent. But when I really think about my life, I know ...
  23 hours ago

• On Purchasing Fairtrade and Ethical Shopping

  
  The Market Outfit — Authority: 132
  Walk around your nearby branch of Tescos, and you are observing the miracle of globalization. You can buy practically anything at very low cost. It might be dragon fruit from Thailand or roasted coffee from Chile - it’s available all year round. This is by far the greatest time in human history to be a shopper in ...
  1 day ago

• ECOlunchbag Kit with Stainless Steel Food Container, Napkins and Bamboo Spork

  
  Greener Choices for Stuff You Use Everyday! — Authority: 143
  ECO LunchBag Kit with Stainless Steel Food Containers, Napkins and Bamboo Spork for $44.50 Functional and fashionable ECOlunchbox Kit from Nubius Organics comes with a lunchbag, 2 stainless steel food containers, three matching napkins and a bamboo spork. The handmade ECOlunchbag is machine washable and 100% ...
  2 days ago

• Chico Bag Karma-Harmony Reusable Shopping Bag

  
  Greener Choices for Stuff You Use Everyday! — Authority: 143
  Chico Bag Karma-Harmony Colorful, lightweight and ultra-compact, ChicoBags are a stylish and sustainable alternative to throwaway plastic and paper bags. Fold into the integrated pouch and toss into your pocket, purse or glove box. It’s a cinch to pack and carry. The Karma collection offers four inspiring ...
  2 days ago

• Thank You for Unbound Souls and Modern Day Demons

  
  LEA KELLEY SAYING THANK YOU FOR... — Authority: 421
  Historically, the Devil has played a big part in barter, trade, and retail folklore. Mephistopheles, the old retail master, has come a long way since that Faust legend of trading a soul for a wife. These days we seem to be making all manner of deals with the Devil. But the Devil doesn’t just want your ...
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• Review: Chai, Baby! Beauty Blend

  
  Teaviews.com — Authority: 146
  Chai Baby!’s Beauty Blend is perfect for a winter evening when you really don’t want to have a hot drink containing caffeine. According to their website: Be beautiful, baby! Our Beauty Blend consists of the South African herb Rooibos, as well as hibiscus, chamomile, rosehips and more. Rooibos (also known as Red ...
  2 days ago

• Project Green Dorm

  
  Fair Trade Sports | sustainable eco soccer balls and more — Authority: 455
  Project Green Dorm is a website focused on promoting environmental awareness among college-aged teens. Through their website and activities, Project Green Dorm is encouraging teens to “green up” their lifestyle, living space, and even school supplies. At their site, you can browse through a bunch of helpful tips ...
  2 days ago

• Fair Trade Market challenges shopping malls

  
  Deb's Style File — Authority: 124
  Union of Peasants for Self Development in Niger It’s officially the hottest shopping season of the year. And there are sale signs as far as the eye can see, but at what cost. Wildly cheap products usually mean cheap labor and dubious…
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• On Ethical Consumerism: a Look at Fair Trade

  
  Trafficero — Authority: 130
  Browse through your nearby Tescos, and you’re looking at the miracle of globalization. One can purchase almost any item at super-low costs. Whether it’s from Indonesia or rum from Argentina - it’s available throughout the year. There’s never been a better period of time in the history of humanity to be a ...
  3 days ago

• Value fairness? Vote with your dollars.

  
  Civil Religion — Authority: 500
  Hand-blown glass ornaments from Third Degree Glass Factory, sold at last years Rock N Roll Craft Show. Photo courtesty Rock N Roll Craft Show. Among all the coupons and sale announcements in my inbox this morning, one stood out as worthy of attention: a reminder that this is the last weekend for the Fair Trade ...
  3 days ago

• ‘Tis the time to liberate, indeed!

  
  Vox Nova — Authority: 504
  This is nonsense only Christians could come up with. Get this. The American Family Association (you know we’re in trouble right there) has initiated a boycott of the GAP and all of its offshoot companies because of this year’s GAP ad campaign which AFA says does not feature “Christmas” prominently enough among ...
  4 days ago

• Buy Fair Trade

  
  Retro Housewife Goes Green — Authority: 525
  This seems to be the season of spending so why not let your gifts give twice? Watch this video. Here are some of my favorite fair trade products/stores: Beads For Life I have a necklace sitting next to me from here. My husband got me it and a bracelet. I love them and wear them often. Ten Thousand Villages ...
  5 days ago

• renegade chicago :: wishing to be there

  
  Brown Sugar Design Blog — Authority: 414
  This time last year, we were on our way to Jonathan’s hometown, Chicago. Our trip coincided with Renegade Handmade’s holiday sale at the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse – so of course, we took advantage of the coincidence and went to check it out . This year, the sale is December 5 & 6 – alas, we won’t be ...
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• Tony Blair visits Palestinian Success Story

  
  Shared Interest Blog — Authority: 123
  We’ve just received the following press release from Canaan Fair Trade, a Shared Interest customer and producer of the only Fairtrade certified olive oil.  This really does illustrate what a massive accomplishment Canaan Fair Trade and Fairtrade in general have made in the region.  Congratulations Canaan! ...
  6 days ago

• Help Alleviate World Poverty With The “BLOG WITH HEART” Challenge

  
  Greener Choices for Stuff You Use Everyday! — Authority: 143
  Help Alleviate World Poverty With The “BLOG WITH HEART” Challenge I just made a loan to someone in Tajikistan using a revolutionary new website called Kiva . You can go to Kiva’s website and lend to someone across the globe who needs a loan for their business – like raising goats, selling vegetables at ...
  1 week ago

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