Fair Trade, Free Trade: Similar in Name Only

During this election season, terms like “free trade” and “fair trade” have have been thrown around on the front pages and in the minds of voters and consumers. Here is an article that hopes to clarify the differences between these two approaches to trade.

http://www.fairtradefederation.org/fair-trade-free-trade/?utm_source=Fair+Trade%2C+Free+Trade%3A+Similar+in+Name+Only&utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_medium=email

Restore your skin and the world

Restore your skin and the world while you sleep. Found Fair Trade Argan Butter by Nourish Organic at New Seasons Market containing Fair Trade Shea Butter.

Boll and Branch

There is a dark underbelly to the global cotton industry but Boll & Branch is changing the game by bringing you Fair Trade organic cotton sheets while making for happy workers from start to finish!

http://www.fastcompany.com/3062453/most-creative-people/the-truth-about-your-cotton-bedsheets-will-give-you-nightmares

What I see when tomatoes

When I see tomatoes in the store...I see Ike Gabriel, Mexican tomato farmer.

Fair Trade in Healdsburg

The best way to make a difference is to help someone stand on their own two feet is the mission of the One World Fair Trade shop in Healdsburg, CA. Thank you for your support of artisans and their Fair Trade products from around the world.

Gold Medal for Rio de Janeiro

Let's give a gold medal to Rio de Janeiro for becoming a Fair Trade Town during the Olympics.

http://www.fairtrade.net/new/latest-news/single-view/article/the-olympic-city-becomes-a-fair-trade-city.html

Gold Medal for Rio de Janeiro

Let's give a gold medal to Rio de Janeiro becoming a Fair Trade Town during the Olympics.

http://www.fairtrade.net/new/latest-news/single-view/article/the-olympic-city-becomes-a-fair-trade-city.html