So, some fun and exciting news this morning!
Fair Trade USA has unveiled a new logo for fair trade certified products. The new logo, on the left there, is brighter and more modern looking than the old one.
However, it’s not just the logo that got an update. Fair Trade USA’s labeling policies also got revamped.
The reason [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade News on January 19th, 2012 | No Comments »
Here at Earth Divas, we’re passionately committed to fair trade practices with our artisans. Our owner, Ed, frequently travels to India and Nepal to meet with our artisans, and the co-ops they work with, to ensure that everyone is keeping their word and commitments to fair trade practices.
What’s scary is that sometimes, illegal practices still [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade News on December 20th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Here’s the problem. You’re out shopping, and you really need to find some fair trade chocolates, or a fair trade purse, to buy. It could be for yourself (fun!), or a gift you’re buying for a friend. But, how in the heck do you know where to find a specific fair trade item? If you’re [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade News on October 5th, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Yesterday, Fair Trade USA and Textile Exchange announced some really exciting news: the two organizations are joining forces to better support fair trade, sustainable farming, and eco-friendly textiles and supply chain practices.
As you might imagine, Textile Exchange specializes in promoting sustainable, fair trade fabrics. They also focus on textile manufacturing and production, and they have [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade News on June 15th, 2011 | No Comments »
When Ed was in India a few months ago, he was able to connect with several new artisans and co-op groups that we’re now working with. Which means we’ll soon have a ton of new fair trade handbag designs to highlight here on the blog! Some are actually one their way as I write this.
I [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Basics, Fair Trade News on December 3rd, 2010 | No Comments »
Boy do I have some exciting news to share with all of you. Yesterday, our application to be part of the Fair Trade Federation (FTF) finally went through. We’re finally a proud member of this great organization!
Whoo-hoo!
The application process has taken quite a long time to process. But we’re over the moon to be a [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade News on November 30th, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Whoo-HOO! October if Fair Trade Month! This ranks up there with the winter holidays and the first Spring tulips on my “Favorite Times of the Year” list.
FairTrade USA (formerly TransFair) is the organization who created and is largely promoting Fair Trade Month. FairTrade USA is the leading third-party certification organization for fair trade products. And, [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Gifts, Fair Trade News on October 4th, 2010 | 6 Comments »
So, for the past 11 years we’ve been able to get certified fair trade coffee, chocolate, and other goods. But never clothing.
Until now.
TransFair USA has recently launched the world’s first apparel program that certifies clothing and other fabrics as fair trade. From now on, brands that attain certification will be able to put TransFair’s logo on [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade News on July 26th, 2010 | 5 Comments »
When you think of buying fair trade products, most times you’ll hit the Internet first. Or, perhaps there’s a retail store close to you that sells fair trade products.
But imagine living in a town where almost everyone sells fair trade products. Amazing, right?
Well, it’s not just a fairy tale. Fair Trade Towns, which are common [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade News on February 24th, 2010 | No Comments »
