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Social responsibility priority for Fairhaven retailer May 20, 2008 -
The Bellingham Herald
Each week The Bellingham Herald takes a closer look at a business in Whatcom County. This week: Fair Trade Haven. What’s new: Fair Trade Haven sells fair-trade certified products, which means the workers who made them were paid a living wage and weren’t working in a sweatshop, owner Karin Porrini said. Porrini partnered with Moka Joe to participate in the nationwide event Fair Trade Coffee Break on May 10, celebrating World Fair Trade Day. The local event, at the Village Green, gave attendees a chance to sample fair-trade certified coffee and other snacks like nuts, tea and chocolate. Porrini said events like that are important to boosting her company’s profile in the community, because she doesn’t do much advertising. (more…) Student makes time for ‘coffee break’ touting fair trade May 14, 2008 -
Columbus Local News
Not satisfied with traditional coffee accoutrements such as cream and sugar, Reynoldsburg High School student Jessica Conroy takes her cup o’ joe with some social activism. Conroy celebrated World Fair Trade Day Saturday, May 10, by holding an open house “coffee break” at her house. Guests could stop by, enjoy a cup of fair trade coffee and learn more about fair trade principles. Her open house coffee break was one of hundreds of events held simultaneously all around the country at 3 p.m. that day, collectively making up “the world’s largest fair trade coffee break.” (more…) World Fair Trade Day Cleans Up with Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps May 13, 2008 -
www.prnewswire.com
On May 10th thousands of Fair Trade activists world wide played host to Fair Trade chocolate tastings, coffee breaks, speakers, festivals, and the first ever Fair Trade hand washing break as part of World Fair Trade Day. Here in the United States the Fair Trade Resource Network and Fair Trade Towns have teamed up to inspire Fair Trade work breaks from May 10 - May 18. As the first body care brand to go Fair Trade, Dr. Bronner’s is proud to be sponsoring World Fair Trade Day and to be highlighted in events across the nation. (more…) A Better World Blooming This Mother’s Day: Fair Trade Certified(TM) Flowers Bring Joy to Mothers in Both U.S. and Developing World May 10, 2008 -
Sun Herald
This Mother’s Day, Fair Trade Certified(TM) flowers will not only bring joy to U.S. moms, but will also provide benefits for pregnant women and working mothers on flower farms in developing countries. TransFair USA, the only independent, third-party certifier of Fair Trade Certified products in the United States, offers Fair Trade Certified flowers to the U.S. market. The flowers are available to consumers in time for Mother’s Day. Newly available this year, Fair Trade Certified flowers — available at 1800flowers.com, samsclub.com, organicbouquet.com, and Whole Foods Markets (under the Whole Trade Guarantee label) — show that sometimes gift items can benefit the producer as well as the recipient. (more…) San Francisco to Be Named an Official Fair Trade City May 10, 2008 -
Dolores Park promises to be buzzing with more than the usual weekend activity this Saturday, May 10, 2008. In honor of World Fair Trade Day, TransFair USA, the Bay Area Fair Trade Coalition, the United Students for Fair Trade, Global Exchange, Oxfam America, Alter Eco Americas, Numi Teas, 1800Flowers.com and Adina World Beat Beverages will host a celebration for the people of San Francisco. (more…) A hot cup of socio-global awareness May 10, 2008 -
Tri-City Herald
A sweet, fruity aroma with full body and notes of flower and chocolate will greet the palates of visitors to Barracuda Coffee Co. in Richland this afternoon. Cups of the Rwandan certified fair trade coffee from Doma Coffee Roasting Co., will be available to customers for free from 1 to 6 p.m. to celebrate Fair Trade Coffee Break, part of World Fair Trade Day today. “We’re going to find the best coffee we can. If it’s fair trade, we’ll buy it, even if it costs a little more,” said Bill Pogue, Barracuda’s owner. (more…) Fair trade emphasizes social justice over profits May 10, 2008 -
The Post and Courier
In a port city that’s been engaged in global commerce for centuries, the spotlight is shifting to fair trade. Today is World Fair Trade Day, when supporters locally and the world over hold events to promote the work of craftsmen and producers in “minority worlds.” The goal of the global network is to help ensure a living wage for workers who produce goods and commodities many consumers take for granted, such as coffee, tea and clothing. (more…) Fairtrade awareness at 70 per cent high on World Fair Trade Day May 10, 2008 -
Smart Planet, UK
Fair trade versus organic? Sustainability versus fair trade? The old ethical shopping dilemma might just be on its way to being solved. It’s World Fair Trade Day today and this year’s theme is Fair Trade + Ecology. Fair trade organisations all over the world are joining forces to show us that fair trade and sustainability almost always go hand in hand – so we consumers don’t have to compromise our green ideals by choosing fair trade. FLO standards prescribe sustainable farming methods and many clothing and craft companies encourage handmade products, which aren’t dependent on oil for manufacture. (more…) World Fair Trade Day May 9, 2008 -
www.abc7chicago.com
Wednesday is World Fair Trade Day. The Chicago Fair Trade Organization will celebrate by launching a campaign to make Chicago a fair trade city. That means engaging Chicagoans in purchases that are not only environmentally sustainable but also guarantee producers a living wage for their work. Chicago Fair Trade is celebrating World Fair Trade this Wednesday at Daley Plaza. In addition to more than 20 vendors selling fairly traded gifts, home accessories and jewelry from more than 30 countries, Chicagoland residents will have the opportunity to learn how to support fair trade and help us make Chicago a fair trade city! (more…) |