Fair trade
From GLGI
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What It Means:
"Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers – especially in the South." (source: IFAT)
- Farmers and workers receive a fair price for their product
- Trade is done directly between farmer-owned cooperatives and buyers
- Crops are grown using soil and water conservation measures that restrict the use of agrochemicals
Reference: Consumer Reports Greener Choices
Some Useful Links
- IFAT: the most important fair trade association worldwide
- FLO: the umbrella organization of fair trade labeling
- NEWS!: the network of European world shops
some links in USA
More Reading
- Ethical Corporation - Sustainability with a rich aroma
- Notes on this article: From coffee page
- Fair Trade Calculator The Wage Guide is an artisan wage calculation tool that guides decisions about how to calculate “a fair wage in a local context.”
