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Comment on Fair Trade Q&A by Fair Trade | Good Things Boutique

Fair Trade | Good Things Boutique — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:20:30 +0000

[...] Fair Trade is a better way to do business. It provides opportunity for workers and craftspeople in developing countries to earn a living wage for their skills, gaining access to technology, support systems and world markets through these long-term partnerships. Fair trade is a best practice among socially responsible companies, encouraging accountability and mutual respect between businesses and producers. Unfortunately it is not yet the norm (especially among some of the biggest companies). Fair trade may mean paying more for certain goods, but in the long run it means a more equitable future for everyone. Everyone does better when everyone does better. Besides, when you see the beautiful handmade fair trade pieces at Good Things Boutique, you will likely appreciate their quality, design and individuality. [...]

Comment on Fair Trade Q&A by Fair is Fair « Golden Almond

Fair is Fair « Golden Almond — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:41:16 +0000

[...] 1. Fair Trade Resource Network, “Fair Trade Q & A,” http://www.fairtraderesource.org/learn-up/faq, accessed January 12, 2009. 2. H. French, “Costly Tradeoffs: Reconciling Trade and the [...]

Comment on Group wants Chico to be ‘Fair Trade Town’ by 出会い系

出会い系 — Sat, 30 May 2009 05:32:41 +0000

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Comment on Events/Calendar by Free fair trade shwag for coffee drinkers | green LA girl

Free fair trade shwag for coffee drinkers | green LA girl — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:04:08 +0000

[...] fact, if you register a World Fair Trade Day event on FTRN’s website by April 30, you’ll get free fair trade shwag: a soccer ball, music [...]

Comment on Label Confusion? by Khalipha

Khalipha — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:05:35 +0000

Good post.

Comment on It’s Only Fair - Shop smart to promote the American way by Jeff Goldman

Jeff Goldman — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:00:55 +0000

I am delighted to see strong support from celebrities such as Paul McCartney, Desmond Tutu, Annie Lenox, and others for Fair Trade, and World Fair Trade Day 2009. Check out a complete list on World Fair Trade Organization’s website.

Comment on Feeling the heat of food security by Jeff Goldman

Jeff Goldman — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:39:14 +0000

These issues are becoming even more important to think about, as climate change and the global economy are making life challenging for millions more each month. The challenges are most acute for vulnerable farmers and artisans in less industrialized country, many of whom don’t know where food, water, health care or education will come from tomorrow or next week.

Comment on Fair Trade Q&A by Whole Foods Magazine » Fair is Fair

Whole Foods Magazine » Fair is Fair — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:37:28 +0000

[...] Fair Trade Resource Network, “Fair Trade Q & A,” http://www.fairtraderesource.org/learn-up/faq, accessed January 12, 2009. 2. H. French, “Costly Tradeoffs: Reconciling Trade and the [...]

Comment on Events/Calendar by Fair Trade Ideas for World Fair Trade Day May 9th | CRS Fair Trade News

Fair Trade Ideas for World Fair Trade Day May 9th | CRS Fair Trade News — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:52:41 +0000

[...] national and regional plans for World Fair Trade Day and encouraged you to get started on your own events. Of course, we try to practice what we preach here at CRS Fair Trade! Here’s what we’ve [...]

Comment on Hope for Women greeting cards send a fair-trade message with a delicate artistic touch by KeymnTeex

KeymnTeex — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:43:28 +0000

I’m new here.. just wanted to say hi!