Today marks the start of Fairtrade Fortnight 2011!
Fair Trade is an organized social movement and market-based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries obtain better trading conditions and promote sustainability. The movement advocates the payment of a higher price to producers as well as social and environmental standards
Fairtrade fortnight – promoting and celebrating Fairtrade. More information of what you can do can be found at the Fairtrade Foundation. Many shops and companies will be promoting Fairtrade Fortnight with many products to buy and there are some nifty Fairtrade items to buy at the Fairtrade Foundation shop too, including this great looking canvas bag –
I love this! Click here for more details and to purchase.
Goodness Direct Fairtrade products
Ethical Superstore Fairtrade products
