Fair Trade

What is Fair Trade? Fair Trade is an economic partnership based on equity in the exchange of goods. Equity is achieved through dialogue, transparency (honesty), and respect. (ref. 2, 3)

Why Buy Fair Trade?
When you purchase a fair trade product it:
-provides a sustainable lifestyle for developing countries.
-creates an environment free of slavery and child labor.
-it empowers women and minorities.
-supports the respect for talented, hardworking people.
-helps conserve the environment now and for future generations.

References
1 www.improving-health-and-energy.com
2 www.fairtradefederation.org
3 wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_trade

Other Fair Trade Resources:
www.fairtradefederation.org
www.fairtraderesource.org
www.transfairusa.org