Andrea Rosenfeld supports Fair Trade and socially conscious companies and uses eco-friendly packaging products. The jewelry industry is slowly becoming aware of these social issues but Rosenfeld works hard to purchase materials that ensure that at least portions of the art pieces she creates, cleanses and offers to her clients are recycled and did not harm anyone along their path.
INFORMATION REGARDING FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS
By seeking out Fair Trade products, you can ensure your purchases make life better for the workers whose labor brings you those products. Fair Trade businesses commit to fair wages, cooperative workplaces, consumer education, environmental sustainability, respect for cultural identity, and public accountability.The Fair Trade industry in North America and the Pacific Rim grew 37 percent over the past year to $250 million, according to the 2003 Report on Fair Trade Trends, sponsored by the Fair Trade Federation and the International Federation for Alternative Trade.
“This report demonstrates that Fair Trade businesses-companies that empower economically disadvantaged farmers and artisans, and respect the environment-are growing and thriving,” says Chris O’Brien, Associate Director of the Fair Trade Federation.
Large corporations are taking notice. Procter & Gamble, the largest seller of coffee in the U.S., announced that it would introduce Fair Trade CertifiedTM coffee products through its specialty coffee division, Millstone. McDonald’s in Europe, Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts all now sell Fair Trade coffee.
A small change in your shopping decisions can make a big difference in people’s lives.
Visit these web sites for more information about Fair Trade:
Fair Trade Federation
Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International
Co-op America
Oxfam International’s Make Trade Fair Organization
TransFair USA: Fair Trade certification for Coffee, Tea, Fruit, and Chocolate
Fair Trade Resource Network
Fair Trade
Andrea Rosenfeld supports Fair Trade and socially conscious companies and uses eco-friendly packaging products. The jewelry industry is slowly becoming aware of these social issues but Rosenfeld works hard to purchase materials that ensure that at least portions of the art pieces she creates, cleanses and offers to her clients are recycled and did not harm anyone along their path.
INFORMATION REGARDING FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS
By seeking out Fair Trade products, you can ensure your purchases make life better for the workers whose labor brings you those products. Fair Trade businesses commit to fair wages, cooperative workplaces, consumer education, environmental sustainability, respect for cultural identity, and public accountability.The Fair Trade industry in North America and the Pacific Rim grew 37 percent over the past year to $250 million, according to the 2003 Report on Fair Trade Trends, sponsored by the Fair Trade Federation and the International Federation for Alternative Trade.
“This report demonstrates that Fair Trade businesses-companies that empower economically disadvantaged farmers and artisans, and respect the environment-are growing and thriving,” says Chris O’Brien, Associate Director of the Fair Trade Federation.
Large corporations are taking notice. Procter & Gamble, the largest seller of coffee in the U.S., announced that it would introduce Fair Trade CertifiedTM coffee products through its specialty coffee division, Millstone. McDonald’s in Europe, Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts all now sell Fair Trade coffee.
A small change in your shopping decisions can make a big difference in people’s lives.
Visit these web sites for more information about Fair Trade:
Fair Trade Federation
Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International
Co-op America
Oxfam International’s Make Trade Fair Organization
TransFair USA: Fair Trade certification for Coffee, Tea, Fruit, and Chocolate
Fair Trade Resource Network