There are so many reasons you should Shop Fair Trade.

Fair Trade Products are items that have been guaranteed to be made under working conditions that are not unfair and are under programs which sustain communities. Fair Trade Gifts actually benefit both the person you are giving to and at the same time supporting the workers and community that produced the item.

Sustainable Market

Fair trade assures fair prices are given by traders to the community that produce the goods. There are so many instances when traders buy products at such a low price with bad working conditions (child labor) and pass off products at such a higher price. These are unfair practices unfortunately present worldwide. Fair trade takes care of this – it guarantees equal trade among workers and traders.

Climate Change

Fair trade has standards and regulations to have products “certified”. These are renewed constantly, which means their standards need to be maintained all through out. This includes maintaining environmental standards that include protection of their natural environment by minimizing the use of nonrenewable energy sources.

Community Benefits

When we buy fair trade products, the producers receive a premium above the minimum price that is invested directly back into the community. This allows the communities to improve their physical and social environment by building schools, clinics and community centers.