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Ryanmgoodman

October 19, 2024

Mjacobv

October 18, 2024

Fair Trade educational material

October 18, 2024

A slideshow that teaches people about the basics of Fair Trade

Fair Trade Soccer Balls

October 18, 2024

Educate physical education teachers and coaches about the production of soccer balls and the benefits of using a fair trade certified options.

Fair Trade explanatory lesson

October 18, 2024

Educated Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Port Washington Chapter about Fair Trade and its benefits

Cooper Damast

October 17, 2024

Paul D Schreiber High School

October 17, 2024

Paul D. Schreiber High School empowers the diverse student body to be self-sufficient, socially conscious and engaged members of society. Our school and Fair Trade School Campaign’s share a united vision to promote equity and opportunity for all.

Sustainable Clothing Guide: Finding Ethical Clothing Options

October 16, 2024

Your clothing should express who you are: your unique personality, your style, your values. We wear Fair Trade to know confidently we’re making the kind of fashion statements and impact we want to make. It’s important to know that the best options for sustainable clothing come from brands that ethically source with both people and planet […]

carlalexander

October 16, 2024

With COPAL MN: 2nd Annual Dignity and Democracy Gala

October 14, 2024

Fair Trade Minneapolis joins COPAL Minnesota for the 2nd Annual Dignity and Democracy Gala! We’ll sell Fair Trade Haitian art made by parents being paid fairly in Haiti at Papillon Marketplace. We’ll donate 15% of our sales (before taxes) to COPAL Minnesota. Established in 2018, COPAL is a member-based organization dedicated to building collective power, […]

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September 23, 2024

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Fair Trade Minneapolis at Nicollet Open Streets, Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 11am to 5pm

September 18, 2024

From Haiti – at our booth, we’ll bring Fair Trade metal wall art, “jewelry” made of ceramic and paper-rolled beads, holiday ornaments, Haiti Friend Dolls, ceramic mugs, and greeting cards made by parents getting paid fairly for their work at Papillon Marketplace. They provide training and fairly-paying jobs for parents in need. Visit our booth […]

Ethically Sourced Coffee Guide: How to Buy Ethical Coffee & Sustainable Coffee Brands

September 11, 2024

If you love coffee, you’re in good company. 67% of American adults had coffee in the past day , more than any other beverage including tap water. We’ve found a myriad of ways to prepare, consume, and incorporate this delicious plant into our daily rituals and routines, but it’s easy to forget that there are […]

Fair Trade Minneapolis at Powderhorn Porchfest, Sat. Sep. 21, 2024, from 4pm to 10pm

August 23, 2024

From Haiti – we’ll bring Fair Trade metal wall art, “jewelry” made of ceramic and paper-rolled beads, holiday ornaments, Haiti Friend Dolls, ceramic mugs, and greeting cards from Papillon Marketplace. They provide training and fairly-paying jobs for parents in need. Visit our booth to learn more about Fair Trade and get Fair Trade chocolate and […]

Fair Trade for All: Impact-Driven Innovation

August 1, 2024

At Fair Trade USA™, we believe that all farmers deserve a fair price for their harvest and that every worker deserves safe working conditions and a living income. We envision a world where businesses value purpose alongside profit, and where consumers can easily choose and afford Fair Trade Certified™ products. We are proud of delivering […]

Fairtrade International – Monitoring Report 15th Edition 8 May 2024

July 25, 2024

Data on Fairtrade certified organizations, farmers and workers, production, and Fairtrade Premium earned across all products during 2022. For instance, 1,910 Fairtrade producer organizations representing more than 2 million farmers and workers earned €222.8 million in Fairtrade Premium in 2022. Regional reports are also available for Africa and Middle East, Asia and Pacific, and Latin […]

Fair Trade for All: Impact-Driven Innovation – Strategic Priorities for the Next Era of Fair Trade Certified!

July 9, 2024

At Fair Trade USA™, we believe that all farmers deserve a fair price for their harvest and that every worker deserves safe working conditions and a living income. We envision a world where businesses value purpose alongside profit, and where consumers can easily choose and afford Fair Trade Certified™ products. We are proud of delivering […]