Fair Trade Gold

These Tanzanian gold miners are guaranteed that they are treaty fairly in terms of health and safety, no child labor and paid a fair price for the gold. See more...

Fair Trade Apparel in Palo Alto

prAna is one of the first major apparel company in North America to offer Fair Trade USA certified products and accessories. prAna is adding a new store soon in Palo Alto at Town & Country Village.

Fair Trade Instant Coffee

There are times when you just can’t make it to the coffee shop around the corner for an expensive, fancy cup of coffee. Mount Hagen Instant Coffee allows you to save money and make a great cup of coffee at you convenience by just adding hot water.PS: It's #Fairtrade certified! Available at New Seasons Market and Whole Foods.

Reasons to buy Fair Trade

A very comprehensive list of reasons to buy Fair Trade. Thank you Infographic!

Impact of Fair Trade

One of the most important aspects of Fair Trade is this: funds are specifically designated for social, economic and environmental development projects. See the impact of these funds.

http://fairtradeusa.org/what-is-fair-trade/impact

"Equality" doesn't mean "Justice"

In the picture below, we see three people watching a baseball game from behind a fence labelling the left panel "Equality" and the right panel "Justice". This image provokes a discussion of political, economic and social issues including Fair Trade turns on our definitions (explicit or implicit) of justice and equality around such that "Equality" doesn't always mean "Justice".

Fair Trade rugs and bedding

The Fair Trade Certified rugs and bedding below were handcrafted by skilled Indian artisans whose technique was nurtured by the non-profit Craftmark. These rugs and bedding are now available at West Elm in Palo Alto. Thank you to West Elm for helping giving these artisans better living and working conditions.