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Gorgeous Jewelry Made From Fruit Sustains South American Women In Fair Trade
This Fair Trade jewelry from South America is made from fruit and berries, and offers beauty and bounty to both the maker and wearer.
Americans Will Pay an Extra 36% to Buy Ethically-Sourced Food-and Research Shows It's Paying Off for Companies
Most surveyed Americans would pay more for sustainable, ethical products-and companies that go the extra mile are benefitting from more dollars spent.
Obama Quietly Signs Ban on Products Made by Children and Slaves
Thanks to a new trade bill, imported goods will no longer reach the US if they are produced through the exploitation of forced or child labor.
Supermarket Now Accepts Recyclables as Payment
This Brazilian shop is the country's first supermarket that accepts recyclables as currency.
Tea Company Exchanges Fair Trade Status For Giving Back Directly to their Farmers
Companies should strive to make their products as ethical as possible – which is why these workers decided to go on a 20-hour trip directly to Nigeria.
How a Divine Chocolate Company Gives Women Workers a Sweet Life in Ghana
In a country where women are not encouraged to lead, this chocolate maker has provided a delicious array of resources to empower them as part owners.
Patagonia Converts to Fair Trade
In partnership with Fair Trade certifiers in the United States, Patagonia has begun to convert its entire collection - starting with 10 pieces of women's athletic and fall apparel. By fall of next year it will include 165 styles. Patagonia's pursuit of Fair Trade is part of a larger strategy in addressing fair wages in their supply chain.
Scotland Achieves Fair Trade Nation Status
Scotland has become a Fair Trade Nation after achieving its target of having all six cities and 18 of its 32 councils garnering fair trade status. It follows Wales in becoming one of the first nations to earn the accolade.
Coffee Helps Rwanda Move Forward 20 Years After Genocide
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide. Coffee has played a role in the creation of worthwhile livelihoods for a half million people.
Afghanistan Vets Are Trying To Cultivate Peace Through Saffron
A team of four U.S. veterans who are now in business school in Massachusetts have teamed up with farmers they met while serving in Afghanistan to help boost their incomes by by bringing to market the most coveted and expensive spice in the world - Afghan saffron.
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