fair trade News

There are many products on the market today that have attached themselves to a social cause, from bottles of water, footwear, pants to condoms, but we can now add one more item to that list – Silk Shirts.

This Fair Earth, has helped thousands of women and families from poverty-struck nations support themselves and their communities by selling their handcrafted goods on its ever-expanding website.

The same ingredient in EclipseSpa’s Sugar Scrubs that makes skin softer, giving it a sexy glow also helps support women in Africa.

The store’s Chilean founder-- a former political prisoner, turned local community leader--takes Fair Trade’s message of sustainable commerce to the local community, and online

A non-profit, online store for handmade Latin American arts, crafts and clothing that pays fair value to merchants, gains popularity with shoppers with a conscious.

Ten Thousand Villages of Austin, organizers of the Austin Fair Trade Film Festival have received documents that insinuate legal action if the film The Price of Sugar is shown. The board now has to decide whether to show the film or replace it.

Just in time for Earth Day, The Domestic Fair Trade Association (DFTA) this week announced the acceptance of The Institute for Marketecology (IMO)—certifiers of Fair for Life Fair Trade Certification—as an active member to the association.

IMO grants Florida Food Products first Fair for Life Fair Trade Certified Aloe Vera.

Raleigh’s Premiere Organic Coffee Roaster Teams up with FETCO

This week on "Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys"-podcast find out how to get involved in Fair Trade from the experts.

Karina Anne designs jewellery in her studio in Suffolk. Using premium quality materials, such as Thai Karen sterling silver (some of it fair trade), pearls, Swarovski crystal and Murano glass from Italy, her designs are beautiful and contemporary.

Seminar programme confirmed for UK’s fastest growing natural beauty trade event. Taking place on 11-12 April at Olympia, London, the show's now firmly established as being home to the UK’s biggest and only dedicated natural beauty and spa event.

Supporting long-term sustainable employment in developing areas of the world, Vegan Era bring you a selection of tees that are certified fair trade, organic, carbon-neutral and full of love.

Larry Larson to be Honored at Awards Luncheon on February 26

The Northwest Nature Shop has been carrying Haitian oil drum artwork for years and with the recent catastrophe in Haiti now donates 100% of the profits from their sales directly to the artisans.

Rishi Tea Brews Masala Chai with Ethically Sourced Wild-Grown Forest Tea in Support of Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Program

Designed collaboratively by NYC designers and indigenous artisans in Ecuador, the Andean Collection's Spring line uses all natural materials from the rainforests of South America to create fashion-forward pieces that fuse sustainability and style.

In an unusual approach to promoting a Fairtrade initiative, the track and video were all inspired by Ghanaian culture and their love for music

Fresh produce organic distributor earns Fair for Life Fair Trade Certification by IMO

After a three year absence, Filter Cafe is back in business and better than ever. Filter opened January 29, 2010 at 1374-75 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL. The cafe embodies the bohemian feel of the original Filter along with a sustainable interior.

Shea Butter Pioneer earns Fair for Life Fair Trade Certification by IMO

A new online “green” goods marketplace that makes environmental & socially positive products more accessible. At eco3P.com consumers can discover the latest eco-friendly products and help contribute to a sustainable planet.

British-based ethical fashion label bibico has won favour with the French, winning the desirable La Redoute Award at the 2009 Paris Ethical Fashion Show. The effortless, easy-to-wear style of the SS10 Collection delighted the judges.

Green fundraising today is noticed by many as the better way to go due to all the harmful affects of non-environmental products. Koru fundraising allows you to live a more healthy alternative way.

Cadbury's new record label has collaborated with Ghana’s hottest music superstar, Tinny and the UK's number one rapper, Sway to produce a track and music video called Zingolo, meaning ‘it’s all good’ to Ghanaian people.

Larry's Beans to be the official coffee of UNC Healthcare System and Rex Hospital

Shop handmade to support women around the world

Beautiful Soil Association certified ethical and organic childrens and babies clothing featuring fantastic original artwork of endangered species Each design comes with its own delightful hang-label telling the story of the animal it features

Mark Griffiths and Kings Farm Alpaca products opens Canadian market to Peruvian farmers through innovative alliance

Innovative approach to fashion fights poverty, while keeping a focus on design

Visit Only Fair for a wide range of fair trade and handmade gifts, trinkets, and accessories to suit every occasion and budget.

Just in time to celebrate Fair Trade Awareness Month, Lotus Foods is proud to introduce to the US market the first rice to satisfy the stringent fair trade, social and environmental standards required to be certified by IMO --

Fairwind has teamed up with Danish Christmas tree grower Bols Forstplanteskole to bring the first ever fair trade real Christmas trees to the UK

Global Goods Partners (GGP), a New York based, fair trade not-for-profit organization, has a new look and an expanded range of products for fashion-forward, socially responsibly shoppers.

The fair trade non-profit organization, Ten Thousand Villages joins the Triangle’s Visual Directory, 360Raleigh for a 12 month online marketing campaign featuring online product promotions, 360° Virtual Tours, and an email marketing campaign.

Seven Hopes United celebrates online store grand opening

Organicgurus.net offers a diverse selection of organic & eco-friendly products including USDA certified organic, fair-trade, biodynamic, gluten-free and vegan items

Handmade designer dog collars from Kenya let culturally conscious pet owners make an ethical, yet fashionable statement.

Sarasota, FL, USA (July 28, 2009) Jaszy’s Jewelry, LLC a Florida based company specializing in eco-conscious jewelry designs has launched a new, user-friendly e-commerce website, www.jaszy.com.

The 2009 Parliamentary Jazz Awards Nominees for best Jazz Publication, Jazz Reloaded's team comprising Mr Taylor, Danelle Harvey, and its contributors will attend the House of Commons for the awards 20 May 2009

World Fair Trade Day inspires Shirtworks to offer Fairtrade garments for promotional clothing printing at cost price, charging only for printing, embroidery and delivery on top of the garment cost price

“Fair Trade the White House,” a grass-roots, nonpartisan coalition of fair trade organizations, vendors, and individuals, are cordially inviting the First Lady to join the fair trade movement and declare the White House a “Fair Trade Home.”

BoBelle is having a re-vamp. As of May 1st BoBelle, www.bobelle.co.uk, is going to be edgy, fashion forward but still eco-friendly. Snap up our sale items before they leave for good!

Not only does Eco-Tints feel good on our lips, it feels good as a consumer, to know we are supporting our environment.

The new range of HUGGALUGS, Planet Organic, has arrived at Mudd Kids. A designer way to hug little legs and arms in comfort and colour, yet keeping them green!

Chestnut Hill College will host a Fair Trade and Alternative Gift Giving event on Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Want to start your day out right, with a healthy cup of organic, fair trade coffee? How about if that same cup could help you burn fat throughout the day? BSkinny Coffee was designed by Glycemic Researchers to do just that.

Eco-friendly clothing for your baby, never seen in Australia before, has arrived at Mudd Kids! Mudd Kids was founded upon the principles of health, sustainability and community values.

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Utah based Sibu, LLC is giving hope to impoverished villagers in Tibet by buying the yearly harvest of seabuckthorn, a rare berry growing wild in Himalayan mountain valleys.