Reflecting on 20 Years of Impact with Fair Trade USA President and CEO Paul Rice
"We dared to believe that fairness could be part of the ethos of our society and our business practices."
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24 Years After the Rwandan Genocide, the Country's Moringa Oil Is Helping Rebuild
The Body Shop's latest Community Trade initiative looks to help Rwandan farmers revive a vital crop.
How Kowtow's Founder Built an Ethical Seed-to-Garment Business With Less Than $10k
Gosia Piatek never saw a lack of funding as an excuse to skimp on social or environmental responsibility.
How Environmentally Conscious French Sneaker Brand Veja Became a Minimalist Hit
The label has caught the eyes of celebrities and fashion editors alike despite eschewing all advertising and marketing.
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Plus, brands like Patagonia and Obey rally to support Fair Trade.
Factory Disasters Increase Demand for Fair Trade Fashion
Disasters like the recent Bangladeshi factory collapse (and a fire that happened just today) are highly publicized reminders of the inhumane working conditions in which many of the products we use and wear are produced. The only silver lining: According to the New York Times, such incidents increase demand for ethically-produced products, and the urgency with which retailers must respond to that demand.