Posts Tagged ‘fair trade’

Black gold – A call to action for Fair trade

Last night Mr Green and I watched the film ‘Black Gold‘ which tells the story of coffee growers in Ethiopia. This film really touched me. Although I’m not a coffee drinker, I feel that the film could have been about anything grown in developing countries – bananas, chocolate; anything that Westerners can’t get enough of…

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Choosing Fair Trade products

Fairtrade fortnight begins on Monday. Buying fairtrade means that the growers or workers have been given fair pay and treatment for their contribution to the making of the product. There are many products to choose from. Look through these fifteen ideas for inspiration and see what you can find in your local shops.

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With this ring, I thee devastate people’s lives and the environment

Having watched the film Blood Diamond, and thoroughly researched gold mining, high street jewellery is no longer an option for me. Fairly traded and ethically sourced jewellery is the only way for a natural girl with an eco conscience to go! The jewellery manufacturing business is one of the least sustainable businesses out there, so…

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Ethical stationary for grown ups

The children are back at school and how many of us STILL love new stationary and goodies for our desks even though our school days are a dim and distant memory? Well if you’re thinking of greening up your home office then I’ve been searching the net for some eco friendly and more sustainable items.

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Quail by Mail – ethical, fairtrade and organic fashion

The lovely Shauna from Quail by mail left a message on the blog last night – and I’ve just been taking a peek around her site. Shauna sells a gorgeous range of ethical, fairtrade and organic fashion for women that is made in Britain. Devon, to be precise. It’s not often I hit on a…

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World Fair Trade day May 10th 2008

The Theme of this year’s World Fair Trade Day is ‘Fair Trade + Ecology ‘. World Fair Trade Day is the first global campaign for The Fair Trade movement connecting producers and customers around the world and is endorsed by IFAT.

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