Fair Trade Friday {For When Fair Trade is All Theory}
I’m honored to introduce you to Annie who is guest posting today for Fair Trade Friday. She is amazing, super talented and an excellent writer. Thanks Annie for taking time to give insight into Fair Trade! My husband has an aunt, so really I do too, who is known in
Fair Trade Friday {What is the Value?}
Is there value in fair trade? My response? Yes. Why: Because you are valuing people and not products or consumables (coffee, tea, chocolate, etc.). This value affects all of us, globally. “Why/could it affect me, here, in the US,” you ask? The greater value that is placed on fair trade
Fair Trade Friday {Why Fair Trade Matters}
Why does fair trade matter? {to you} Fair trade matters because it ensures people are cared for and esteemed with value. When items (phones, coffee, bracelets, baskets and more) are made under fair trade practices, there is protection for those that made it: healthy working standards, sensible working hours and
Fair Trade Friday {what fair trade is not}
Welcome to Fair Trade Friday! Last week we looked at what fair trade IS. Today we will look at what fair trade is NOT. Fair trade is not related to “free trade” agreements with other countries. Free trade agreements have to do with duty, customs, and tax. Fair trade is
Fair Trade Friday
What is fair trade? Why does it matter? Is it really important? Many of you have asked and I felt would be helpful to you to address over a series of weeks. Over the next few months, be on the lookout for explanations of fair trade, guest posts, and more