The Dominican Republic's organic and Fairtrade boom has helped banana growers but what about the slum-dwelling Haitian migrant workers? Tom Levitt reports on the plight of the forgotten people in the banana trade
… Behind the label: how fair are organic and Fairtrade bananas? Tom Levitt | 28th May 2012 News Fairtrade Bananas Organic Food And Farming … chains The Dominican Republic's organic and Fairtrade boom has helped banana growers but …
Concerns arise over 'Fairwashing' and the need for increased vigilence from the Fairtrade Labelling Organisation in order to acheive trade justice.
… Is Fairtrade still fair? The Ecologist | 1st February 2009 News Green Living Fairtrade Society inthenews.jpg Concerns arise … and the need for increased vigilence from the Fairtrade Labelling Organisation in order to …
The unregulated 'artisanal' gold mining sector is a massive source of mercury pollution and other environmental damage, writes Greg Valerio. But now the Fairtrade Gold initiative is helping miners to reform their practices with equipment, training and a hefty gold price premium. All it needs now is for consumers to demand Fairtrade Gold in all their jewellery purchases.
… Fairtrade Gold - helping miners take the … damage, writes Greg Valerio. But now the Fairtrade Gold initiative is helping miners to … All it needs now is for consumers to demand Fairtrade Gold in all their jewellery …
According to a Mori poll in March 2004, the fairtrade mark is now recognised by 39 per cent of the British public, up from 11 per cent five years ago. But what difference does fairtrade actually make to the lives of the producers? John Atkin looks at the Nicaraguan community of La Pita who sell half of their coffee on the fairtrade market
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Fairtrade farmers urge world leaders to keep their climate promises.
… Fairtrade farmers urging for promises to be … Emily Beament | 6th October 2021 | News COP26 Fairtrade Editor’s Picks fair_trade_farmer.jpg Fairtrade farmers urge world leaders to keep …
London Jewellery Week is kicking off and there’s no shortage of creative talent combining ethics with fashion. Ruth Styles rounds up five designers who are helping to make bijoux green
… | 7th June 2011 Ethical Living Jewellery Gold Fairtrade Ute Decker Cred Jewellery Garrard … change. The launch of the world’s first ever Fairtrade certified gold back in February … gold miners. Harriet Lamb, director of the Fairtrade Foundation said at the time: ‘The …
From deforestation to fertiliser; our taste for coffee has left some of the world’s most precious eco-systems in a precarious state. George Blacksell looks at how the coffee industry is cleaning up its act
… Deforestation Eco-systems Food Amazon Farming Fairtrade Organic Food And Drink holding.jpg … problems, with more than 6.4 million cups of Fairtrade coffee consumed each day, according to the Fairtrade Foundation . Organic coffee sales …
At heart, fair trade is a strategy for poverty alleviation. It creates opportunities for producers in the developing world who have been economically disadvantaged by the conventional trading system and ensures they receive a fair price for their goods, and support and education for sustainable farming practices.
… Behind the eco labels: Fairtrade Pat Thomas | 1st April 2007 Ethical Living Eco Labels Fairtrade Fair Trade Fair-trade Green Living … education for sustainable farming practices. Fairtrade is not the same as organic, though …
Say sayonara to your standard tea and try a cup of one of the Ecologist’s 10 favourite Fairtrade and organic teas. Laura Sevier puts the kettle on
… Top 10...organic and fairtrade teas Laura Sevier | 13th April 2011 Ethical Living Tea Organic Fairtrade Food And Drink Food And Farming … a cup of one of the Ecologist’s 10 favourite Fairtrade and organic teas. Laura Sevier puts …
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Divine chocolate has blazed an ethical trail with its pioneering business model and Fairtrade principles. But does ethical also mean green? Divine MD Sophi Tranchell says that for her company, it does
… 2011 Ethical Living Chocolate Green Business Fairtrade Cocoa Food And Farming Green Living … Divine is the UK's biggest Fairtrade chocolate company Divine chocolate … trail with its pioneering business model and Fairtrade principles. But does ethical also …
The Fair Trade Foundation and the Alliance For Responsible Mining join forces to challenge unsustainable gold mining industry in Colombia and Peru
… World's first Fairtrade gold goes on sale in the UK Ruth Styles | 12th February 2011 News Fairtrade Gold Mining Natural World News Society fairtradegold.jpg More than two million child …
From monocultures to deforestation, a cup of coffee can leave a bitter taste. But as Valentina Jovanovski discovered, ethically produced coffee can benefit some of the world’s poorest people and the planet to boot
… Five of the best...Fairtrade and organic coffees Valentina … | 20th June 2011 Ethical Living Coffee Fairtrade Organic Deforestation Monoculture … is to look for shade-grown, organic and Fairtrade coffee. Although the Rainforest …
The Ecologist's Green Living Editor finds answers to your ethical dilemmas. This week she’s looking at eco-labels
… that everything I buy is ethical, organic or Fairtrade – preferably all three. But thanks … confused. Does buying ECOCERT mean its Fairtrade too or not? Is the Freedom Foods … with eco labels is the sheer volume of them. Fairtrade, ECOCERT, Soil Association, …
Fairtrade products brought from farms in the less-industrialised world incur food miles. Environmentalists are trying to reduce food miles. Can 'fairtrade' and 'buy local' campaigns sit together? Harriet Lamb and Silver Kasoro respond...
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'Fairtrade' is sometimes described as merely 'less-unfair trade'. Are there global trading mechanisms that need to be tackled first before fairtrade can work? What about the role of subsidies? Harriet Lamb, Director of the Fairtrade Foundation, and Silver Kasoro, a fairtrade tea grower, give their answers...
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What is the role of organic farming in fairtrade cooperatives? Will higher prices for produce encourage more intensive farming? Silver Kasoro and Harriet Lamb answer...
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With Fairtrade Fortnight in full swing, Ruth Styles caught up with People Tree founder, Safia Minney, and Swallows director, Santo Haque, to find out why hand weaving is set to be fashion's next big scandal
… Bangladesh Fashion Textiles safia.jpg With Fairtrade Fortnight in full swing, Ruth Styles … and sweatshops are widely known, according to Fairtrade fashion pioneer and People Tree … for the labour. And I think if we can make Fairtrade fashion sexy with beautiful …
From habitat loss to human rights abuses; as Jeff Holman discovered, your pepper, saffron and turmeric aren’t quite as innocent as they seem
… Holman | 24th May 2011 Ethical Living Spices Fairtrade Organic Human Rights Habitat Loss … industry become clear. Axel Steenberg, a Fairtrade spice merchant based in the UK, says … to strike back. It’s for this reason that Fairtrade and organic choices are so important …
From blood diamonds to mining with cyanide, bling is a big problem for the planet. But as Amy Hall explains, clued-up consumers mean greener gems
… Fashion Gold Blood Diamonds Conflict Mining Fairtrade Gold Jewellery Fifi Bijoux Harriet … out for. Gold Jewellery, according to the Fairtrade Foundation , accounts for around 50 … become the first jewellery component to get Fairtrade certification. Figures released by …
People Tree’s Safia Minney has come through crises, both financial and natural, buoyed up by the belief that Fairtrade should top the fashion agenda
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From scratch-proof gloves to soothing organic balms, Anjuli Koshal rounds up five green gardening essentials that the eco-conscious shouldn’t be without
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From pretty prints to elegant nudes, Valentina Jovanovski has the lowdown on this season’s essential summer dresses
… Ethical Living Summer Dresses Fashion Organic Fairtrade Upcycled Recycled Society … an effort to go green, there’s a plethora of Fairtrade, recycled, upcycled and organic … wedges. Made from 100 per cent organic, Fairtrade cotton and dyed using natural dyes, …