Through the relationships we develop, we are dedicated to raising awareness, increasing the availability and demand for Fair Trade products in the Silicon Valley.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Fair Trade Undergarments
Discovered Fair Trade undergarments at Whole Foods Market. All of the cotton for PACT's Fair Trade Certified line is sourced from Chetna Organic -- a cooperative of 15,000 organic cotton farmers in India who practice non-GMO organic agriculture.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
No Sweatshop Workout Brands
Congratulations to local stores Patagonia and Prana for making the list!
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Happy Fair Trade Day!
By purchasing Fair Trade, you’re taking a stand in creating a more sustainable and ethical future for the world AND the people behind your favorite products. Thank you for supporting Fair Trade!
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Fair Trade at St John Vianney Church
This weekend is Fair Trade weekend at St John Vianney Church in San Jose. Before and after all masses, Fair Trade coffee, chocolate and cocoa will be on sale. http://sjvnews.net/
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Leonardo DiCaprio supports Fair Trade
Just months after landing the coveted Academy Award for his performance in The Revenant, Leonardo DiCaprio has announced investment in Runa, which aims to support Ecuadorian farmers through fair trade.
http://www.inc.com/zoe-henry/leonardo-dicaprio-invests-in-runa-tea.html?edited
http://www.inc.com/zoe-henry/leonardo-dicaprio-invests-in-runa-tea.html?edited
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Hilltop Market in Morgan Hill
Travelling east on Dunne Avenue up the hill, we discovered Hilltop Market selling Original Roaster Fair Trade coffee. Thank you proprietor Charlie King for helping to empower family farmers and workers around the world to obtain a fair wage for their harvest.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
B Corp Certification
Instead of looking for products with Fair Trade certification seals, look to businesses with the B Corp certification. B Corp is to business what Fair Trade certification is to coffee or USDA Organic certification is no milk. B Corps are for-profit companies certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards to improve environment, workers and community with accountability and transparency. There is a growing community of more than 1,600 Certified B Corps from 42 countries and over 120 industries The companies include Oliberte Limited (footwear), Yogi Tea US, New Seasons Market and Alter Eco. https://www.bcorporation.net/
Instead of looking for products with Fair Trade certification seals, look to businesses with the B Corp certification. B Corp is to business what Fair Trade certification is to coffee or USDA Organic certification is no milk. B Corps are for-profit companies certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards to improve environment, workers and community with accountability and transparency. There is a growing community of more than 1,600 Certified B Corps from 42 countries and over 120 industries The companies include Oliberte Limited (footwear), Yogi Tea US, New Seasons Market and Alter Eco. https://www.bcorporation.net/
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