The Five Benefits of Fair Trade
There are many benefits and pros of fair trade clothing, fair trade shoes and products. They...
Read MoreThere are many benefits and pros of fair trade clothing, fair trade shoes and products. They...
Read MoreAre you looking for a list of Fair Trade products and information about Fair Trade Federation? I...
Read MoreThe Definition of Fairtrade: A Basic Explanation A Fairtrade label or symbol can now be found on...
Read MoreHave you ever bought something with a Fair Trade label and pondered what the label meant? In its...
Read MoreFair Trade is a method of importing commodities that have been produced by workers who are paid a...
Read MoreFair Trade products are part of a program started by people who wanted to use their purchasing...
Read MoreIf there is something, everyone loves it’s the wonderful smell of fresh, clean clothes....
Read MoreShould I take out and products that support workers in Third World countries by buying Fairtrade...
Read MoreWhat is Fair Trade?Fair trade helps producers from developing countries achieve sustainable and...
Read MoreFair Trade products are a part of a program started by people that wanted to use their purchasing...
Read MoreShould I take out and products that support workers in Third World countries by buying Fairtrade...
Read MoreBeing a fair trade wholesaler is more difficult that a retailer because of the function of being an intermediary in the supply and distribution chain of the products. One has to deal with both sides of the chain, from the...
Read MoreNew Fair Trade List coming in 2017!!! I’ve been asked a few times now where to buy...
Read MoreIn 2013, over £3.3 million was generated from sales of Fairtrade tea for farmers and workers to...
Read MoreBuying Fair Trade products is more important than ever to keep communities growing and sustaining...
Read MoreSamuel takes you around his Kenyan village and shows us the impact that Fairtrade is having on his...
Read MoreThe average consumer is often turned off from buying fair trade products upon learning that the prices are higher than commercial ones. The prices go higher still when the products are sold at specialty shops instead of regular stores. Just how is a product priced?
When a product obtains certification the minimum price is often set by certain standards. The minimum price of the product is the amount that a buyer, a wholesaler for example, has to pay the producers who made the product. Unlike other commercial items, the price of fair trade products is not fixed. Since it aims for producers to practice sustainable production the minimum is set at the cost that covers the production.
Read MoreMeet Ketra who talks about how Fairtrade is making a difference in her community in...
Read MoreThis 12-minute film explores where cotton comes from and some of the difficulties faced along the...
Read MoreTo anyone wishing to be a fair trade retailer the steps you need to follow are similar as...
Read MorePlaying Fair – The story of Fairtrade footballs How are footballs made? And what do...
Read MoreNo doubt you’ve seen the Fairtrade label on goods and products in supermarkets, grocery stores, maybe even clothing and home goods stores, more than once or twice before. You may have even purchased one or two Fairtrade products in the past. But how much do you really know about the concept behind the label and what it really means to the both you, the consumer and the people who bring the product to you in the first place?
Some people mistakenly believe that Fairtrade is a charitable effort of some sort, the kind that disperses aid to the disadvantaged. That could not, however, be further from the truth. Fairtrade is all about business but also about securing fair pricing, better working conditions and greater independence for farmers and workers from all over the world.
Read MoreOne of the major benefits that the fair trade movement has given producers is that it has promoted...
Read MoreThere has been an interesting discussion over at the poverty matters blog. Vidal wrote that IEA...
Read MoreAre you confused about what exactly is Fair Trade and what it means? You’re not alone, a lot of...
Read MoreFair trade products are not limited to purely raw materials but can also involve other types like...
Read MoreThere are possible disadvantages of Fair Trade and there are many advantages. Yet there are still...
Read MoreTo determine which kind of fair trade running shoes you should purchase, you should first need to figure out your foot type. A well-informed and well-trained sales clerk at a shoe store selling fair trade running shoes can guide...
Read MoreWhen you decide to purchase fair trade products including shoes, you are supporting the...
Read MoreThe Fair Trade movement of started over sixty years ago with the founding of Ten Thousand Villages. The organization was the brainchild of Edna Ruth Byler, an American businesswoman who was struck by the poverty that she...
Read MoreTake a look at this disturbing report on child labour in an Australian newspaper. I wonder what...
Read MoreMany groups are always talking about the advantages but only a few out there who actually admit...
Read MoreStumbled across these fair trade shoes the other day by Etiko. Considering purchasing a pair. Has...
Read MoreThere are already a lot of studies made concerning the impact of fair trade on the lives of...
Read MoreThongs are worn by people all around the world. I love wearing flip-flops (aka thongs) and Feelgoodz have produced some thongs that are 100% biodegradable and Fair Trade. Unlike some other producers around the world who make...
Read MoreTechnology and fair trade at first glance seems to be on opposite poles. Presently it has been largely associated with handicrafts, agricultural products and food items. There is, however, an industry that is just ripe for inclusion in this movement, this is the field of electronics.
Electronic items like microchips are by nature artificial materials, meaning they are made using a combination of other raw materials. People often relate electronics with gadgets like cellular phones, laptops and many others.
Read MoreA fair trade certification is an official recognition that gives small farmers or producers from...
Read MoreKnowing the history of fair trade is interesting given that it has a noble goal of helping producers from developing countries achieve better trading conditions for their products. The notion of a fair trade for goods started...
Read MoreWhen Paballo was eleven years old in Grade 5 at school, his mother became mentally ill and had to give up her work in a bookshop. As a result, Paballo became very dependent on his father. In his second year at high school when he was fifteen, he was devastated when his father died. As there was now no means of raising the fees required for his schooling, Paballo dropped out of school.
Three years later, a past school principal of his paid the fees to enable him to go back to school.
Read More‘Jewels of Hope’ (JoH) is an organization started to teach orphans and vulnerable children how to...
Read MoreBuying fair trade products is a good choice but selling them is not as easy since they are required to meet certain fair trade standards. Meeting such standards enables sellers to obtain what is known as a fair trade...
Read MoreAlthough there are now many Fairtrade products available on the shelves of stores the movement began with what may still be the offering most familiar to consumers if you ask them about the initiative; fair trade coffee.
Legend has it that the fact that the beans from the coffee bean tree could be used to create a tasty and energizing beverage was first discovered by weary goat-herders in the Kaffa province of Ethiopia. Although that story is not formally documented the fact that 12th century Yemenites seeking a way to stay up all night to pray turned to coffee to do so is. And the rest, as they say, is history. By the 16th century, coffee was being widely consumed in Africa and the East and it had even made its way to Europe where it quickly became the fashionable choice of the wealthy.
Read MoreProbably that is the most frequent question of running athletes or marathoners. Running in old or torn shoes is one of the main causes of injuries. Generally, fair trade running shoes with torn and worn padding are less shock...
Read MoreThe movement of fair trade started some sixty years ago with the founding of Ten Thousand Villages. The organization was the brainchild of Edna Ruth Byler, a businesswoman who was struck by the poverty that she witnessed when...
Read MoreRecently some photos were released from “Everyday’s” new range of Fair Trade...
Read MoreTrail running is a variant on running that diverge distinctly from road running. It basically takes place on hiking trails, usually on single track trails, even though fire roads are not unusual. A distinct feature of the trails...
Read MoreIn applying the standards to small-scale producers and the workers, ‘FLO...
Read MoreYup, fair trade shoes completely suck at helping you fly. But rather than just make such a huge unfounded claim about fair trade shoes, I thought I would present to you 4 big reasons why fair trade shoes won’t help you...
Read MoreSupporting Fair Trade Manufacturers By purchasing fair trade shoes, you are supporting the original producers of the materials that was used to make the shoes. Unlike other shoes, fair trade shoes assist in the development of...
Read MoreThe Disadvantages Fair Trade products are part of a program started by people who wanted to use...
Read MoreFor most people fair trade is a relatively new concept. In the U.S. however there was a time a thing such as fair trade law was enacted. The major difference of this fair trade law with what we know about it today is that it...
Read MoreJust What is Fair Trade Anyway? Most people do know that fair trade is ‘good’. They are also...
Read MoreExamining the Impact of Fair Trade on Poor Countries The usual understanding of fair trade is that...
Read MoreA fair trade town is a town that has made its commitment to becoming a supporter of fair trade. The idea however is not limited to towns but can also include cities, villages and even islands or countries. Garstang in Lancashire...
Read MoreFair Trade Certification Problems & Challenges An official fair trade certification gives a...
Read MoreDisadvantages of Fair Trade Many groups are always talking about the advantages but only a few out...
Read MoreA pair of good fair trade running shoes is very important for your health and comfort. It may not...
Read More5 Benefits of Fair Trade Everyone Should Understand A growing number of consumers do understand,...
Read MoreDespite its conceptualization as an approach that will help developing countries improve, the...
Read MoreI just have to tell you about these adorable fair trade shoes by LolaMola! They are so incredibly gorgeous that I’m thinking of purchasing a pair just to sit on my shelf! Proving traditional sewing skills are at home in...
Read MoreI think I’ve stumbled across the most unique fair trade product ever! Please let me know of any...
Read MoreI’ve been trying to educate myself on the different ranges of fair trade shoes from around...
Read MoreI personally own a pair of fair trade ‘Chunks’. They are actually a lovely bright...
Read MoreI read an interesting perspective in an article today. It highlighted the fact that a higher price...
Read MoreThe Face of a Fair Trade Model The hunt is on for the face of Annie Greenabelle’s Spring/Summer Fair Trade range is now on! To enter, send two photographs of yourself to joy@anniegreenabelle.com or via post to Annie...
Read MoreWhen you buy Fair Trade products you only spend a little bit of extra money on those products. But...
Read MoreA pair of fair trade running shoes should be treated as sport equipment rather than an ordinary walking shoes or an apparel of fashion. And there are many good and practical reasons as to why you should keep your running shoes...
Read MoreI’ll be honest fair trade shoes, when I first heard about it seemed really ridiculous. I had...
Read MoreFair Trade running shoes are the most essential gear for any amateur or professional runner....
Read MoreAll types of shoes including Fair Trade Shoes get smelly because of sweat, that’s the most basic reason. If your toes stay wet from the sweat, the smell gets worse because a certain kind of bacteria grows between your toes. Here...
Read MoreThe rule of thumb in replacing your running shoes is to find a new one when you have run at least 400-500 miles on your old ones. However, if you are a frequent runner, buying a new pair of fair trade running shoes every two or...
Read MoreFair trade child work is not child labour. There is a difference between the two. But before that...
Read MoreAlthough most fair trade running shoes would seem generic from the inside, they are not. Modern...
Read MoreThere is a large debate on how fair trade and ethical fashion differ, If there is in fact any difference that is. By fashion we mean clothes, the problem with the fashion industry is that it is so unpredictable. A trend can last...
Read MoreIf you are training for a marathon, then it’s a high possibility that you know that you should not run in old, torn fair trade running shoes. During your marathon training, you should get new shoes when you have exhausted the...
Read MorePupore is a worker owned fair trade shoe co-operative in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They manufacture fair trade shoes and are famous for their Alpargatas (funky slip-on shoes). Headed up by Reyes Guerrero, the worker owned co-op...
Read MoreIn order for a product to be considered as belonging by the fair trade definition, it has to have what is called a fair trade certification. If fair trade clothing and products have this certification then it tells consumers that the seller is committed to the concept of fairtrade. It also makes the consumers trust the product more and also increases the likelihood of the conscious consumer to purchase the items. There is no need therefore for consumers to have to do research regarding the product because they know that they can put trust in the act because of the Fair Trade Certification.
Read MoreThe principles that fair trade movement is why fair trade is better than the current practice of global trade. Fair trade does not only ensure that producers from developing get a fighting chance in the market but it also levels...
Read MoreFair Trade USA (formally TransFair USA) have introduced the first US certification for Fair Trade...
Read More‘Fair Trade People’ is the theme for the 2014 World Fair Trade Day celebration. The theme has been chosen to celebrate the people of Fair Trade, meaning all those people involved in the production, marketing and the purchasers....
Read MoreWorld Fair Trade Day was started as an initiative of the World Fair Trade Organization. Each year, it will be celebrated around May. Thousands of businesses and consumers, and even policy makers, will celebrate the event with...
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