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”

• Shared Interest Increases Lending in South Africa

  
  Shared Interest Blog — Authority: 118
  Our East African Regional Development Executive, Rachel Ngondo has recently assisted another new African producer group with access to credit from Shared Interest. AMWA are a South African handicraft producer where fair trade, environmental responsibility and commercial viability, are integral parts of the ...
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• India International Trade Fair ( IITF ) 2009

  
  IndiHot.Com — Authority: 153
  India International Trade Fair ( IITF ) 2009 | ITPO DelhiNEW DELHI – The 29th edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF-2009) kicks of at the sprawling Pragati Maidan exposition grounds here Saturday with 7,500 domestic and overseas exhibitors from 28 countries taking part in the 14-day event.President ...
  22 hours ago

• IITF 2009 (India International Trade Fair)

  
  i69.in — Authority: 155
  IITF 2009 | India International Trade Fair 2009 | ITPO Delhi iitf 2009 NEW DELHI – The 29th edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF-2009) kicks of at the sprawling Pragati Maidan exposition grounds here Saturday with 7,500 domestic and overseas exhibitors from 28 countries taking part in ...
  22 hours ago

• Review: JING Pre-Rain Organic Dragon Well Supreme

  
  Teaviews.com — Authority: 144
  I am the first to admit that I am primarily a black tea drinker however in my journey I am finding many wonderful side roads. I have tried some flavored green teas and found them delightful so now it is time to try some green tea straight. I decided to start this journey by sampling some of the best first. Jing ...
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• Ethical Jewelry: Know what you’re buying

  
  Bride .net — Authority: 112
  If you are headed toward an engagement, or are engaged already but still looking for the right ring or other bridal jewelry, there are other things to think about aside from style, price, and size of the rock!  Whether your personal values have led you to follow a more environmentally and socially conscious ...
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• Review: Rishi Tea Blueberry Rooibos

  
  Teaviews.com — Authority: 144
  I love blueberries! Fresh blueberries are one of my true joys of the summer. And now I have finally found a welcome replacement during the winter. Being caffiene free is an added bonus and just opens more times to enjoy. This infusion consists of Organic Fair Trade Certified™ rooibos, Organic blueberries, Organic ...
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• The Hill-Side & Denim Demon

  
  The Discerning Brute — Authority: 124
  The Hill-Side makes ties and pocket-squares from selvedge fabrics, diverting them from landfills and making really cool, classic square-end ties, pocket squares, and handkerchiefs. I bought a brown, waxed cotton tie and think it’s just swell. There’s a few cool, organic cotton items over at ...
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• Routine Abuse of Domestic Workers Alleged in Lebanon

  
  CafeSentido.com — Authority: 502
  This report alleges widespread routine abuse of foreign-born domestic workers in Lebanon. Domestic workers are excluded from Lebanese labor regulations and does not monitor treatment in the home. It is reportedly common for employers of foreign domestic workers to illegally seize their passports upon arrival and ...
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• Common Soles Sells Thongs To Buy School Books

  
  TreeHugger — Authority: 729
  Photos: Common Soles Thongs, Flip Flops, Jandals, or whatever they are called on your beach, are the sort of casual footwear that most people dont pay much attention to. After-all they are rather ubiquitous in any sultry clime. But Common Soles have taken it upon themselves to see flip-flops as a vehicle for good ...
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• Be fair and festive – Trade shopping for swapping

  
  Daisy Green — Authority: 138
  At a Palestinian olive grove Image by Nayef Hashlamoun With next Fairtrade Fortnight being all about The Big Swap and encouraging people to exchange their usual everyday products for Fairtrade, how about getting some practice in with your Christmas presents? For those of you who think no further than wine, ...
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• delivery guy

  
  propositions press — Authority: 108
  Chicago pals Daniel Tucker and David Meyers found a way for my Madison/Chicago commute to function as something more than just a private two and a half hour meditation. They are both roasting and peddling coffee as small scale cottage ind... Read and post comments | Send to a friend
  2 days ago

• Handmade Recycled Silk Sari HandBag

  
  Greener Choices for Stuff You Use Everyday! — Authority: 140
  Recycled Silk Sari Bucket Bag for $26 (was $29) Taraluna Fair Trade, Organic and Green Gifts offers this Recycled Silk Handmade Purse via Amazon. Feel good and look good. The purchase of this beautiful handbag benefits women and girls in Nepal. Silk sari cuttings are collected and recycled into yarn to live ...
  2 days ago

• Who Will You Cross Off Your List This Weekend?

  
  Everyday Just Living — Authority: 108
  I hate to rub it in but I already have a closet full of Christmas gifts. We tend to keep the holidays pretty simple, buying small gifts that will last and have meaning. I shop throughout the year for our family and close friends, otherwise I’m a stress case come December. You too can have a more relaxed December by ...
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• Meet Me At The Fair. The Divorce & Bereavement Fair. [Fair Trade]

  
  Jezebel — Authority: 819
  Having trouble conceiving? Head to the " UK Fertility Fair ." Divorcing? " The Paris Divorce Fair " calls! Welcome to the UKs first Fertility Show. The two-day event, which took place at the weekend, has been described as an "Ideal Home Exhibition for making babies" and will run annually at Olympia in west London ...
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• “Shop For Good” in support of Fair Trade Nov 11!

  
  Central Florida Green Guide — Authority: 124
  The holiday season has begun and Ten Thousand Villages in Winter Park continues to provide community outreach and help to other non-profits. These non profits are able to sign up for a sale date and part of the proceeds goes to them and their charities and not just to Ten Thousand Villages. I’m a big fan of Ten ...
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• Earth Fare’s Economy-Boost Giveaway

  
  (Green)Grounded — Authority: 413
  A little while back, Earth Fare asked if I wanted to give a $50 Earth Fare gift card to one lucky (Green)Grounded reader.  With a landslide of holidays coming, a $50 gift card is exactly the stimulus package we each could use! A happy Earth Fare gift card, valued at $50, is waiting for your happy, warm ...
  2 days ago

• Come in out of the blue

  
  Daisy Green — Authority: 138
  People tree dress available from PurityStyle.com Blue clothes are everywhere right now, and, unlike those neons, it’s really wearable. There’s a blue to suit every girl’s hue and it’s a colour that’s never really out of fashion. Here’s our gallery of the best blue pieces the ethical fashion ...
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• Win an incredibly soft, Alpaca batwing jumper

  
  Daisy Green — Authority: 138
  This gorgeous blue batwing jumper could be yours Check out this super stylish and flattering alpaca batwing jumper, in a funky shade of cobalt blue brought to you by Peruvian Knitwear You can wear it in a few different ways – do the sexy off the shoulder look, the layered look – put a tight fitting ...
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• What does Krafts proposed takeover of Cadbury mean for workers?

  
  Labor is Not a Commodity — Authority: 118
  Tim Newman, Campaigns Director, International Labor Rights Forum The businesses world is buzzing over the news that Kraft has made a hostile takeover bid for Cadbury.  For weeks, there has been plenty of back and forth between the two companies in the media and Kraft finally placed its $16.3 billion bid for ...
  3 days ago

• Chew on This

  
  The World Next Door — Authority: 118
  Looks like Nestle is in talks to make Kit-Kat fair trade... FBD: Nestle’s Kit Kat could follow Fairtrade trend (UK) by FoodBizDaily.com staff writer London November 09 2009 - Discussions are underway between Nestle and Fairtrade for the confectioner’s Kit Kat brand to become Fairtrade-certified, ...
  3 days ago

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