Guilt-Free Shopping--Go Fair Trade!

Fair trade exists to help bridge the gap between the rich and the poor; Privileged nations and the Third World.

Fair trade is very open and transparent about its business practices. This honesty is a safeguard for the workers.

Fair trade is committed to:

-Helping the Economically Disadvantaged
-Providing safe work environments
-Providing fair wages
-Promoting gender equality in the workplace
-Providing opportunities for betterment

At it's heart, fair trade is about people. Seeing that all people, no matter where they live, have an opportunity to take charge of their own lives and change them for the better. It is NOT charity/free handouts. It's helping others help themselves. To use an old saying, fair trade is "teaching people how to fish."

Fair trade operations also display a high level of commitment to the environment. The aim is to find the most responsible and environmentally-safe ways of harvesting resources and producing goods. Fair trade not only respects people, but our planet as well.

Fair trade has really taken off in North America and Europe. More and more, businesses are reporting soaring profits after they introduce fair trade products. I believe this is because people are changing. More and more, consumers are becoming aware of global issues and are backing their beliefs with their money. Corporations and companies are now catching on. Fair trade is good for business, and good for their corporate image. As consumers, the more we buy fair trade, the more readily available it will become.

So what do your shopping habits say about you?

Fair trade gives you the opportunity to support individuals in developing countries,
To encourage the preservation of our world for future generations,
And change the face of business practices across the globe.

What are you waiting for?

Time for some guilt-free shopping!