Mark Ostroth <h3>Retailers</h3> <p> You can view a list of <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/pages/our-retail-partners">fair trade retailers here</a>. </p> <h3>Fair Trade Organizations</h3> <p> These organizations exist to promote fair trade and fair trade products, to help fair trade companies that are members, as well as work on other social and environmental issues. They have great educational resources and can help you find fair trade products in your area. </p> <table class="page-table"> <tr> <th>Company</th> <th>Comments</th> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.fairtradefederation.org/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/FTF-Index.gif?1234284895' alt='FTF' /></a></br><a href="http://www.fairtradefederation.org/" target=_blank>Fair Trade Federation</a></td> <td>The Fair Trade Federation (FTF) is the trade association that strengthens and promotes North American organizations fully committed to fair trade. The Federation is part of the global fair trade movement, building equitable and sustainable trading partnerships and creating opportunities to alleviate poverty.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/TransFair-USA-Index.gif?1234284991' alt='TransFair USA' /></a></br><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/" target=_blank>TransFair USA</a></td> <td>TransFair USA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is one of twenty members of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), and the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. They audit transactions between US companies offering Fair Trade Certified™ products and the international suppliers from whom they source.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.ftrn.org/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static1.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/FTRN-Index.gif?1234285126' alt='FTRN' /></a></br><a href="http://www.ftrn.org/" target=_blank>Fair Trade Resource Network</a></td> <td>Founded in 1999, the Fair Trade Resource Network (FTRN) seeks to build a more just and sustainable world by gathering, developing, and disseminating educational resources about Fair Trade. FTRN is the only non-profit organization in the world focused exclusively on Fair Trade education, helping people to better understand the impact of their buying decisions.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.fairtrade.net/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/FLO-Index.gif?1236111909' alt='' /></a></br><a href="http://www.fairtrade.net/" target=_blank>Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International</a></td> <td>Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) is a non-profit, multi-stakeholder association involving 23 member organizations (Labelling Initiatives and Producer Networks), traders and external experts. The organization develops and reviews Fairtrade standards and provides support to Fairtrade Certified Producers by assisting them in gaining and maintaining Fairtrade certification and capitalizing on market opportunities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.wfto.com/" target=_blank></a> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/WFTO-index.gif?1236115873' alt='' /></br><a href="http://www.ifat.org/" target=_blank>World Fair Trade Organization (formerly IFAT)</a></td> <td>The World Fair Trade Organization (formerly the International Fair Trade Association) is a global association created in 1989 of Fair trade producer cooperatives and associations, export marketing companies, importers, retailers, national, and regional fair trade networks and fair trade support organizations. In 2004 WFTO launched the FTO Mark which identifies registered Fair Trade Organizations (as opposed to the FLO system, which labels products).</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.globalexchange.org/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Global-Exchange-Logo-Index.gif?1234285479' alt='GX Online' /></a></br><a href="http://www.globalexchange.org/" target=_blank>Global Exchange</a></td> <td>Global Exchange is an advocacy group and non-governmental organization, based in San Francisco, California. It was founded in 1988, and funds itself through memberships. Its stated aim is to promote human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice around the world. It has worked to increase public awareness of what it feels are the root causes of injustice, while also building international partnerships.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.projecthopeandfairness.org/" target=_blank><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Project-Hope-and-Fairness-I.gif?1234225687' alt='Project Hope and Fairness' /></a></br><a href="http://www.projecthopeandfairness.org/" target=_blank>Project Hope and Fairness</a></td> <td>A charitable organization dedicated to making the cocoa trade fair, and offering aid to African farmers for promoting sustainability.</td> </tr> </table> <table class="page-table"> <h3>Coffee</h3> <p> The most popular "fairly traded" item is coffee. This is because it is the 2nd most traded commodity after oil. Buying fair trade coffee supports small, rural, farming communities around the world, in places such as Central America and Africa. By supporting fair trade coffee producers, roasters, wholesalers or retailers, you are investing in their sustainable development and greatly supporting the fair trade movement. We love <a href="http://www.starbucks.com/ourcoffees/product.asp?category_name=Multi-region+Blends&product_id=FTN">Starbucks's Cafe Estima</a> as well as <a href="http://www.peacecoffee.com/">Peace Coffee</a>, because we know that every purchase makes a difference. At the same time, the social premium on fair trade coffee is on average $0.20 more than regular coffee, so everyone can afford it. </p> <tr> <th>Coffee Brand</th> <th>Comments</th> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.fairtrade.net/coffee.html" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/FLO-Index.gif?1234286880' alt='FLO Coffee' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.fairtrade.net/coffee.html" target=_blank>FLO International Coffee Program</a></td> <td>At the end of 2006, FLO International worked with 241 coffee producer organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. These numbers have grown since then, and FLO ensures that fair trade practices are followed and certify fair trade coffee around the world.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href=" http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/coffee_program.php" target=_blank><img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/TransFair-USA-Index.gif?1234284991' alt='TransFair USA' /></a><br/><a href=" http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/coffee_program.php" target=_blank>TransFair USA Coffee Program</a></td> <td>TransFair USA audits producers of coffee abroad and roasters and sellers domestically to make sure that the fair trade principles are followed. Their Fair Trade Certified label is the consumer guarantee that farmers are getting a fair deal for their products. This helps companies build customer loyalty, tap into profitable and growing consumer segments, and distinguish their business from competitors.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/fairtrade/coffee/" target=_blank><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Global-Exchange-Logo-Index.gif?1234285479' alt='GX' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/fairtrade/coffee/" target=_blank>Global Exchange Coffee Program</a></td> <td>Global Exchange believes in a total transformation of the coffee industry, so that all coffee sold in this country should be Fair Trade Certified, or if produced on a plantation, that workers' rights should be guaranteed and independently monitored. Their view includes social justice and environmental sustainability: according to them, all coffee should be certified organic and shade grown where applicable. This is a model fair trade company.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.cafecampesino.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Cafe-Campesino-Index.gif?1234287021' alt='Cafe Campesino' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.cafecampesino.com/" target=_blank>Cafe Campesino</a></td> <td>Café Campesino envisions a world in which all trade is based on the tenets of the Golden Rule and in which Fair Trade is the norm rather than a niche in the global economy. Café Campesino seeks to realize their vision by successfully importing, roasting and commercializing only Fair Trade, organic, specialty-grade coffee and offering related products that reinforce their ability to deliver the Fair Trade message.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.deansbeans.com/coffee/fair_trade_roadmap.html" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Deans-Beans-Index.gif?1234290124' alt='Deans Beans' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.deansbeans.com/coffee/fair_trade_roadmap.html" target=_blank>Dean's Beans</a></td> <td>All of their fine whole bean specialty coffees are certified organic, fair trade and kosher, and are roasted in small batches at their beanery in Orange, MA. They make sure that the planting, care, harvesting and processing of the beans is done in conformity with international standards for the health of the farmer and his environment, as well as the high quality of the bean.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.crsfairtrade.org/coffee/buy.cfm" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/CRS-Coffee-Index.gif?1234290279' alt='CRS Coffee' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.crsfairtrade.org/coffee/buy.cfm" target=_blank>Catholic Relief Services Coffee Information</a></td> <td>CRS provides direct assistance to coffee farmers overseas and supports them by promoting Fair Trade here in the United States. CRS works to help coffee cooperatives inBolivia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, the Philippines, Uganda and Viet Nam to transform their communities by growing great coffee, farming in ecologically responsible ways, and building relationships with Fair Trade coffee companies in the United States.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.greenmountaincoffee.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Green-Mountain-Index.gif?1234290418' alt='Green Mountain' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.greenmountaincoffee.com/" target=_blank>Green Mountain Coffee</a></td> <td>Green Mountain Coffee offers ethically grown and roasted coffee products in the US. They have a passion for making high quality products in a ethical way, taking into consideration the environment, the growers' health, and the satisfaction of the coffee drinkers.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.puravidacoffee.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Pura-Vida-Index.gif?1234291818' alt='Pura Vida' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.puravidacoffee.com/" target=_blank>Pura Vida Coffee</a></td> <td>This ethical coffee company strives to help coffee grower communities around the world. They follow fair trade practices and are very environmentally conscious.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.communityagroecology.net/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/CAN-Coffee-Index.gif?1239828314' alt='CAN Coffee' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.communityagroecology.net/" target=_blank>Community Agroecology Network (CAN) Coffee</a></td> <td>CAN is an international network connecting farmers, consumers, students, and educators to create an alternative globalization where people, healthy food systems, and environments come first. CAN works in collaboration with five farming communities in Latin America. This program allows farmers to participate in a large part of the supply chain and earn beyond the Fair Trade coffee trading price.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/StarbucksAndFairTrade.pdf" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Cafe-Estima-Index.gif?1234302431' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/StarbucksAndFairTrade.pdf" target=_blank>Starbucks Fair Trade info</a> (pdf link)</td> <td>Worldwide, Starbucks is the biggest single purchaser of Fair Trade Certified coffee. At 40 million pounds by 2009, it helps that every Starbucks in the UK uses 100% fair trade coffee for their espresso based products. In the US, you can find fair trade brews, but more than likely you will have to specifically ask them to make your coffee with fair trade beans.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.dunkindonuts.com/aboutus/credentials/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static1.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Dunkin-Donuts-Index.gif?1234302505' alt='Dunkin Donuts' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.dunkindonuts.com/aboutus/credentials/" target=_blank> Dunkin' Donuts Fair Trade Coffee offering </a></td> <td>Dunkin' Donuts offers 100% Fair Trade Certified™ espresso, cappuccino and lattes!</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.seattlesbest.com/#/about/responsibility/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static1.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Seattles-Best-Index.gif?1234303060' alt='Seattles Best' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.seattlesbest.com/#/about/responsibility/" target=_blank>Seattle's Best Coffee corporate responsibility</a></td> <td>Seattle's Best Coffee has been committed to helping coffee growers for quite some time now. They serve premium blends of fair trade certified and organic coffee. They are very proud of this, and make it a big part of their offering.</td> </tr> </table> <h3>Chocolate</h3> <p> Did you know that 70% of cocoa beans are grown in West Africa, where children are often forced to labor on farms with horrendous conditions? It's even possible that buying non-Fair Trade chocolate <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2008/01/24/news/international/chocolate_bittersweet.fortune/" target=_blank>could support child slavery and trafficking</a>. Sometimes it seems like buying fair trade is not just the right choice, but the only choice. </p> <p> We have a sweet tooth for fair trade chocolate, and we're always looking to try new and unique varieties. Whether you're snacking on <a href="http://www.yachanagourmet.com/products.htm" target=_blank>Jungle Chocolate</a>, cooking with <a href="http://www.equalexchange.coop/cocoa" target=_blank>fair trade cocoa</a>, drinking <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/01/09/FDDIU9HUG.DTL" target=_blank>fair trade hot chocolate</a>, or just eating square after square of <a href="http://divinechocolate.com/home/default.aspx" target=_blank>Divine Chocolate</a> on a lazy afternoon, fair trade chocolate is as good for the farmers and developing communities as it is to eat! And when you're sure you've had too much chocolate, pass that sweet fairly-traded feeling onto a friend. Giving fair trade products as a gift is a great way to introduce people to fair trade and bring them into the movement. </p> <p><em>Coming soon!</em> Fair trade gift bags filled with fair trade chocolate, coffee, and Handmade Expressions, of course! A great gift for your friends and business partners. <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/pages/contact-us">Contact us</a> if you wish to be notified when these "fair trade gifts":/collections/fair-trade-gifts are available. </p> <table class="page-table"> <tr> <th>Chocolate Brand</th> <th>Comments</th> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://divinechocolate.com/home/default.aspx" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Divine-Choclate-Index.gif?1234303146' alt='Divine' /></a><br/><a href="http://divinechocolate.com/home/default.aspx" target=_blank>Divine Chocolate</a></td> <td>In the fall of 1998, Divine launched the first ever Fair Trade chocolate bar aimed at the masses onto the UK confectionery market. In an exciting new business model, the co-operative of cocoa farmers in Ghana own shares in the company making the chocolate bar. Now this trailblazing fair trade company sells its chocolate in the US as well, and it comes in many sizes and flavors!</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/fairtrade/cocoa/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static1.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/GX-Chocolate-Index.gif?1234310037' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/fairtrade/cocoa/" target=_blank>Global Exchange's cocoa campaign</a></td> <td>Global Exchange has really good educational resources in their website, specific to fair trade cocoa. They organize campaigns surrounding holidays such as Valentine's Day and Halloween, where everyone can organize fair trade events in their communities. They have community organizing kits, teaching kits, and much more.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.equalexchange.coop/chocolate-bars" target=_blank><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Equal-Exchange-Chocolate-In.gif?1234309724' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.equalexchange.coop/chocolate-bars" target=_blank>Equal Exchange chocolate</a></td> <td>Their organic fairly-traded gourmet chocolate bars are a rich and delicious treat that supports small-scale farmers and their families. The bars combine famous Swiss standards in chocolate making with cocoa from the farmer co-operatives CONACADO, in the Dominican Republic, COCABO, in Panama, and CACVRA, in Peru; fairly traded organic sugar from co-operatives in Paraguay and Costa Rica; and fairly traded vanilla from Madagascar. They also have other cocoa products.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.yachanagourmet.com/products.htm" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Jungle-Chocolate-Index.gif?1234309215' alt='Jungle Chocolate' /></a></br><a href="http://www.yachanagourmet.com/products.htm" target=_blank>Jungle Chocolate</a></td> <td>Yachana Jungle Chocolate is unlike any other chocolate on the market; it is chocolate in its purest form - 100% roasted cacao beans, sweetened with just a touch of sugar cane juice. Unlike traditionally processed chocolate that contains sugars, milk, cocoa powder, butters, lecithin, and other artificial ingredients, Jungle Chocolate is truly natural and dairy free. Jungle Chocolate doesn't melt and requires no refrigeration, making it the perfect choice at home or on the go. It's a great high-energy snack and is a delicious ingredient in ice cream, desserts, cereal, and trail mix. </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Trader-Joes-Index.gif?1234310087' alt='Trader Joes' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/" target=_blank>Trader Joe's Conacado Organic Fair Trade Cocoa</a></td> <td>Trader Joe's is an ethical grocery store carrying sustainable products, amongst them chocolate. This hot chocolate costs $4.49 for 12 ounces and is delicious, according to the <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/01/09/FDDIU9HUG.DTL" target=_blank>San Francisco Chronicle</a>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.dagobachocolate.com" target=_blank> <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Dagoba-Index.gif?1234311056' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.dagobachocolate.com" target=_blank>Dagoba Chocolate</a></td> <td>Sourced from Latin, Central, and South America, Dagoba chocolate was founded in 2001 by Frederick Schilling, who was then just 30 and on a mission. He was determined to create exceptional, innovative chocolate that would benefit people, planet, and industry. They have an award winning product line, definitely worth checking out.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.deansbeans.com/coffee/fair_trade_roadmap.html" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Deans-Beans-Index.gif?1234290124' alt='Deans Beans' /></a><br/>Dean's Beans <a href="http://www.deansbeans.com/coffee/results.html?prod_group=Java%20Drops" target=_blank>Java Drops</a>, <a href="http://www.deansbeans.com/coffee/products/hot_cocoa.html" target=_blank>Hot Cocoa</a>, and <a href="http://www.deansbeans.com/coffee/products/bakers_cocoa.html" target=_blank>Baker's Cocoa</a></td> <td>Apart from coffee, Dean's Beans also carries fairly traded chocolate and cocoa products.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.sweetearthchocolates.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Sweet-Earth-Chocolate-Index.gif?1234311185' alt='Sweetheart Chocolate' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.sweetearthchocolates.com/" target=_blank>Sweet Earth Organic Chocolates</a></td> <td>Offers a variety of chocolate products, all certified organic and Fair Trade. They believe that capitalism comes in different flavors--not just the survival-of-the-fittest sort, but a softer, kinder, and more sustainable way of doing business that considers the needs of our planet and its people.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.cocoacamino.com/en/index.php" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Cocoa-Camino-Index.gif?1234311477' alt='Cocoa Camino' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.cocoacamino.com/en/index.php" target=_blank>Cocoa Camino</a></td> <td>Canada-based company offering certified Fair Trade chocolate from Central and South America. Their line of premium Fair Trade Certified and certified organic chocolate, cocoa and sugar products are produced by La Siembra Co-operative.</td> </tr> </table> <h3>Flowers</h3> <p> Fair Trade flowers have a huge impact on the growers' health. By supporting ethical flower growers, you are saving the lives of thousands of workers in countries like Colombia, Kenya and Ecuador, among others. This is because they are not exposed to toxic chemicals, making the process healthy for the workers, the planet, and ultimately the end customers. Moreover, you are helping the growers (who are mostly women) support their families and become independent decision makers in their communities. The following are links to great supporters of Fair Trade flowers. </p> <table class="page-table"> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/flowers/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static1.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/FT-Certified-Flowers-Index.gif?1234311748' alt='FT Certified Flowers' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/flowers/" target=_blank>TransFair USA Flower Program</a></td> <td>Great resource to learn where fair trade flowers come from and where to buy them.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.betterearthflowers.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Better-Earth-Flowers-Index.gif?1234312305' alt='' /></a><a href="http://www.betterearthflowers.com/" target=_blank>Better Earth Flowers</a></td> <td>Fair Trade Flowers from Colombia.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.oneworldflowers.org/index.html" target=_blank> <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/One-World-Flowers-Index.gif?1234312366' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.oneworldflowers.org/index.html" target=_blank>One World Flowers</a></td> <td>Different selections of Fair Trade Certified flowers.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.ftd.com/kisses-for-you-bouquet-prd/fd94/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/FTD-Index.gif?1234312426' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.ftd.com/kisses-for-you-bouquet-prd/fd94/" target=_blank>FTD</a></td> <td>They are beginning to offer a selection of "Planet Friendly" gifts, and amongst them we can find some Fair Trade Certified flowers.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://ww12.1800flowers.com/dataset.do?dataset=10761&cm_mmc=tagged-_-na-_-na-_-na&bannerBeacon=true" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/1800-flowers-Index.gif?1234312454' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://ww12.1800flowers.com/dataset.do?dataset=10761&cm_mmc=tagged-_-na-_-na-_-na&bannerBeacon=true" target=_blank>1-800-Flowers.com</a></td> <td>This is one of the only fair trade certified flowers they offer, but at least it's an option.</td> </tr> </table> <h3>Wine</h3> <p> Fair Trade wine is produced in places like Chile, Argentina and South Africa. It creates an opportunity for people to work in a respectable business and participate in global trade. Fair Trade wine producers earn a living wage and have opportunities to grow personally and professionally. </p> <table class="page-table"> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/wine_program.php" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/TransFair-USA-Index.gif?1234312480' alt='TransFair USA Wine' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/wine_program.php" target=_blank>Transfair USA Fair Trade Wine Program</a></td> <td>This is a great overall view of the Fair Trade wine industry and its players.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.eticafairtrade.com/what_is_fairtrade/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Etica-Wine-Index.gif?1234313003' alt='' /></a></br><a href="http://www.eticafairtrade.com/what_is_fairtrade/" target=_blank>Etica Fair Trade Wine</a></td> <td>Etica works with producers from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the United States. The income generated by the producers is used to develop their communities, whether it be building new infrastructure or sending their children to school.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.stellarorganics.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static1.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Stellar-Wine-Index.gif?1234313043' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.stellarorganics.com/" target=_blank>Stellar Organics</a></td> <td>Stellar Organic Winery (privately owned), situated in Trawal, 275 km north of Cape Town on the road to Namibia, is the largest producer of fine organic wines in South Africa.</td> </tr> </table> <h3>Produce and other foods</h3> <p> A great step to take to lead a fair trade lifestyle is to incorporate it into your diet. You have many options available to buy: fair trade chocolate, sugar, rice, tea, honey, bananas and coffee, just to name a few. <a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/WhereToBuy/" target=_blank>TransFair USA</a> can help you locate shops that sell these items. One of the ones that stood out the most out of their list is Sam's Club, so next time you decide to buy in bulk check out their fair trade alternatives. Moreover, many organizations are selling ready-made snacks and other produce. The list below should help you identify these products and show you were to buy them. </p> <table class="page-table"> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.altereco-usa.com/main.php"><img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Alter-Eco-Index.gif?1233870080' alt='Alter Eco' /></a></br><a href="http://www.altereco-usa.com/main.php">Alter-Eco</a></td> <td>An excellent brand to look for when searching for Fair Trade food is Alter-Eco. They are fully committed to given consumers a healthy choice when buying coffee, chocolate, rice, sugar and other foods. These choices are also healthy for the producers and the planet, since they all adhere to Fair Trade standards.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://store.gxonlinestore.org/"><img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Global-Exchange-Index.gif?1233870076' alt='Global Exchange Online Store' /></a></br><a href="http://store.gxonlinestore.org/">Global Exchange Online Store</a></td> <td>A balanced place to buy Fair Trade food online is the Global Exchange Online Store. Global Exchange is an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political and social justice. One of the ways they do this is by making socially and environmentally responsible choices available to the market.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.equalexchange.coop/"><img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Equal-Exchange-Index.gif?1233873877' alt='Equal Exchange' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.equalexchange.coop/">Equal Exchange</a></td> <td>Equal Exchange is a great company that goes above and beyond to empower farmers and help them make the final food products when possible. Check out all of what they have to offer.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.benjerry.com/our_company/about_us/social_mission/sourcing/fairTrade.cfm"> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Ben-_-Jerry-Index.gif?1233870314' alt='Ben & Jerrys' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.benjerry.com/our_company/about_us/social_mission/sourcing/fairTrade.cfm"> Ben & Jerry's Fair Trade Ice Cream</a></td> <td>This page will show you how Ben & Jerry's ice cream is now using fair trade certified ingredients for their products. These include vanilla, coffee and chocolate.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.steaz.com"> <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Steaz-Index.gif?1233874039' alt='Steaz' /></a></br><a href="http://www.steaz.com"> Steaz</a></td> <td>A great company that sells Fair Trade drinks is Steaz, a certified organization committed to providing the best tasting organic and fair trade beverages. Their list of products includes several green teas that have differed flavors, root beer, cola and energy drinks.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.adinaworld.com/"> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Adina-Index.gif?1233874182' alt='Adina' /></a></br><a href="http://www.adinaworld.com/">Adina</a></td> <td>This company makes healthy drinks from organic and/or fair trade ingredients. You can find different kinds of juices and even energy drinks here.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/fresh_fruit_program.php"><img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/TransFair-USA-Index.gif?1233873987' alt='TransFair USA' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/fresh_fruit_program.php">TransFair USA Fair Trade Fruit Program</a></td> <td>Have you ever wondered what kinds of fruits are fair trade certified? More importantly, have you asked yourself where you can buy this fruit? This page from TransFair USA will help!</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/rice_program.php"><img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/TransFair-USA-Index.gif?1233873987' alt='TransFair USA' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/rice_program.php">TransFair USA Fair Trade Rice Program</a></td> <td>A good introduction to the fair trade rice industry.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/sugar_program.php"><img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/TransFair-USA-Index.gif?1233873987' alt='TransFair USA' /></a></br><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/sugar_program.php">TransFair USA Fair Trade Sugar Program</a></td> <td>A good introduction to the fair trade sugar industry.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/tea_program.php"><img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/TransFair-USA-Index.gif?1233873987' alt='TransFair USA' /></a></br><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/tea_program.php">TransFair USA Fair Trade Tea Program</a></td> <td>A good introduction to the fair trade tea industry.</td> </tr> </table> <h3>Fair Trade Body Products</h3> <table class="page-table"> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.anti-body.com/fairtrade/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/AntiBody-Index.gif?1234313067' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.anti-body.com/fairtrade/" target=_blank>Anti-Body</a></td> <td>Anti-Body was created in 2005 after founders Tamara Johnston-McMahon, Steven and Shelby Moser felt the need to lead a more purpose-filled life. They had a desire to create consumer products that would benefit both the customer and the individuals from developing countries who produce their ingredients. This company now makes body products from fair trade and organic ingredients. They offer chapstick, shampoo, lotions and many more.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.inaraorganic.com/homepage.htm" target=_blank> <img src='http://static1.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Inara-Index.gif?1234385433' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.inaraorganic.com/homepage.htm" target=_blank>Inara</a></td> <td>Inara is a 100% organic body care line inspired by enduring native rituals. Inara believes in crafting products that provide an enriching personal experience for everyone who uses them. To support this belief, they work with women’s cooperatives, and other indigenous groups around the world, to obtain the rare ingredients needed to create their body oils, lotions, scrubs and bath products.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.queenhelene.com/naturals-home.php" target=_blank> <img src='http://static1.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/queen-helene-index.gif?1234386515' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.queenhelene.com/naturals-home.php" target=_blank>Queen Helene Natural Products</a></td> <td>Queen Helene makes body products and now have fair trade certified cocoa butter products. Amazingly, they have created a body wash, lotion and scrub based off of their fair trade certified cocoa butter.</td> </tr> </table> <h3>Fair Trade Clothing</h3> <table class="page-table"> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.globalmamas.org/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Global-Mamas-Index.gif?1234386726' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.globalmamas.org/" target=_blank>Global Mamas</a></td> <td>Global Mamas is the name brand for goods produced through the efforts of Women in Progress, an international not-for-profit organization assisting women of Africa in attaining economic independence. All proceeds made by Global Mamas’ sales go directly to the women producing the merchandise and to the business development programs carried out by Women in Progress.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.fairindigo.com/index.php" target=_blank> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Fair-Indigo-Index.gif?1234388623' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.fairindigo.com/index.php" target=_blank>Fair Indigo</a></td> <td>Fair Indigo is a clothing company formed by professionals in the field of clothing manufacturing. They work with factories that have ethical working conditions, and encourage them to follow fair trade practices.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.marigoldfairtradeclothing.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Marigold-Index.gif?1234388680' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.marigoldfairtradeclothing.com/" target=_blank>Marigold Fair Trade Clothing</a></td> <td>Marigold is a company that works with women from South Asian who make fashionable wood block printed fabrics and embroidery. They are based in Washington state and are proud members of the Fair Trade Federation. They work with a women co-op that trains the women in sewing and embroidery, which provides them with a skill and vital income to help craft a better future.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.kusikuy.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Kusikuy-Index.gif?1234889018' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.kusikuy.com/" target=_blank>Kusikuy Clothing Company</a></td> <td>Founded in Bolivia in 1997, KUSIKUY was developed by US Peace Corps volunteer, Tamara Stenn. It is a member of the Fair Trade Federation and Green America. They make different beautiful articles of clothing from Alpaca wool, and work mostly with Peruvian and Bolivian artisans.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.fairindustry.com/index.html" target=_blank> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Fair-Industry-Index.gif?1234388707' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.fairindustry.com/index.html" target=_blank>Fair Industry</a></td> <td>Fair Industry is a woman-owned, volunteer-supported fair trade enterprise based in Princeton, New Jersey. Fair Industry's original fair trade clothing line is designed by the owner, Lauren Markley, and is produced by Artisan Hut, a Bangladesh organization that supports hand weavers, spinners and embroiderers facing unemployment due to the mechanization of the garment industry.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.maggiesorganics.com/index.php" target=_blank> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Maggies-Functional-Index.gif?1234388729' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.maggiesorganics.com/index.php" target=_blank>Maggie's Functional Organics</a></td> <td>Maggie's Organics was founded in 1992 on the premise that all workers could be treated ethically and that clothing could be functional, beautiful and affordable and also constructed of environmentally sustainable materials. They now carry organic and fair trade socks, scarves, tights, lounge wear, legwarmers, tees, baby clothes, new sock monkeys and fashionable tops.</td> </tr> </table> 2009-01-21T09:43:34-06:00 fair-trade-directory 3072212 2009-01-21T09:43:34-06:00 9057 2009-08-25T17:15:01-05:00 <notextile> <h3>Retailers</h3> <p> You can view a list of <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/pages/our-retail-partners">fair trade retailers here</a>. </p> <h3>Fair Trade Organizations</h3> <p> These organizations exist to promote fair trade and fair trade products, to help fair trade companies that are members, as well as work on other social and environmental issues. They have great educational resources and can help you find fair trade products in your area. </p> <table class="page-table"> <tr> <th>Company</th> <th>Comments</th> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.fairtradefederation.org/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/FTF-Index.gif?1234284895' alt='FTF' /></a></br><a href="http://www.fairtradefederation.org/" target=_blank>Fair Trade Federation</a></td> <td>The Fair Trade Federation (FTF) is the trade association that strengthens and promotes North American organizations fully committed to fair trade. The Federation is part of the global fair trade movement, building equitable and sustainable trading partnerships and creating opportunities to alleviate poverty.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/TransFair-USA-Index.gif?1234284991' alt='TransFair USA' /></a></br><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/" target=_blank>TransFair USA</a></td> <td>TransFair USA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is one of twenty members of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), and the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. They audit transactions between US companies offering Fair Trade Certified™ products and the international suppliers from whom they source.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.ftrn.org/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static1.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/FTRN-Index.gif?1234285126' alt='FTRN' /></a></br><a href="http://www.ftrn.org/" target=_blank>Fair Trade Resource Network</a></td> <td>Founded in 1999, the Fair Trade Resource Network (FTRN) seeks to build a more just and sustainable world by gathering, developing, and disseminating educational resources about Fair Trade. FTRN is the only non-profit organization in the world focused exclusively on Fair Trade education, helping people to better understand the impact of their buying decisions.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.fairtrade.net/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/FLO-Index.gif?1236111909' alt='' /></a></br><a href="http://www.fairtrade.net/" target=_blank>Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International</a></td> <td>Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) is a non-profit, multi-stakeholder association involving 23 member organizations (Labelling Initiatives and Producer Networks), traders and external experts. The organization develops and reviews Fairtrade standards and provides support to Fairtrade Certified Producers by assisting them in gaining and maintaining Fairtrade certification and capitalizing on market opportunities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.wfto.com/" target=_blank></a> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/WFTO-index.gif?1236115873' alt='' /></br><a href="http://www.ifat.org/" target=_blank>World Fair Trade Organization (formerly IFAT)</a></td> <td>The World Fair Trade Organization (formerly the International Fair Trade Association) is a global association created in 1989 of Fair trade producer cooperatives and associations, export marketing companies, importers, retailers, national, and regional fair trade networks and fair trade support organizations. In 2004 WFTO launched the FTO Mark which identifies registered Fair Trade Organizations (as opposed to the FLO system, which labels products).</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.globalexchange.org/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Global-Exchange-Logo-Index.gif?1234285479' alt='GX Online' /></a></br><a href="http://www.globalexchange.org/" target=_blank>Global Exchange</a></td> <td>Global Exchange is an advocacy group and non-governmental organization, based in San Francisco, California. It was founded in 1988, and funds itself through memberships. Its stated aim is to promote human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice around the world. It has worked to increase public awareness of what it feels are the root causes of injustice, while also building international partnerships.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.projecthopeandfairness.org/" target=_blank><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Project-Hope-and-Fairness-I.gif?1234225687' alt='Project Hope and Fairness' /></a></br><a href="http://www.projecthopeandfairness.org/" target=_blank>Project Hope and Fairness</a></td> <td>A charitable organization dedicated to making the cocoa trade fair, and offering aid to African farmers for promoting sustainability.</td> </tr> </table> <table class="page-table"> <h3>Coffee</h3> <p> The most popular "fairly traded" item is coffee. This is because it is the 2nd most traded commodity after oil. Buying fair trade coffee supports small, rural, farming communities around the world, in places such as Central America and Africa. By supporting fair trade coffee producers, roasters, wholesalers or retailers, you are investing in their sustainable development and greatly supporting the fair trade movement. We love <a href="http://www.starbucks.com/ourcoffees/product.asp?category_name=Multi-region+Blends&product_id=FTN">Starbucks's Cafe Estima</a> as well as <a href="http://www.peacecoffee.com/">Peace Coffee</a>, because we know that every purchase makes a difference. At the same time, the social premium on fair trade coffee is on average $0.20 more than regular coffee, so everyone can afford it. </p> <tr> <th>Coffee Brand</th> <th>Comments</th> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.fairtrade.net/coffee.html" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/FLO-Index.gif?1234286880' alt='FLO Coffee' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.fairtrade.net/coffee.html" target=_blank>FLO International Coffee Program</a></td> <td>At the end of 2006, FLO International worked with 241 coffee producer organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. These numbers have grown since then, and FLO ensures that fair trade practices are followed and certify fair trade coffee around the world.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href=" http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/coffee_program.php" target=_blank><img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/TransFair-USA-Index.gif?1234284991' alt='TransFair USA' /></a><br/><a href=" http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/coffee_program.php" target=_blank>TransFair USA Coffee Program</a></td> <td>TransFair USA audits producers of coffee abroad and roasters and sellers domestically to make sure that the fair trade principles are followed. Their Fair Trade Certified label is the consumer guarantee that farmers are getting a fair deal for their products. This helps companies build customer loyalty, tap into profitable and growing consumer segments, and distinguish their business from competitors.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/fairtrade/coffee/" target=_blank><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Global-Exchange-Logo-Index.gif?1234285479' alt='GX' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/fairtrade/coffee/" target=_blank>Global Exchange Coffee Program</a></td> <td>Global Exchange believes in a total transformation of the coffee industry, so that all coffee sold in this country should be Fair Trade Certified, or if produced on a plantation, that workers' rights should be guaranteed and independently monitored. Their view includes social justice and environmental sustainability: according to them, all coffee should be certified organic and shade grown where applicable. This is a model fair trade company.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.cafecampesino.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Cafe-Campesino-Index.gif?1234287021' alt='Cafe Campesino' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.cafecampesino.com/" target=_blank>Cafe Campesino</a></td> <td>Café Campesino envisions a world in which all trade is based on the tenets of the Golden Rule and in which Fair Trade is the norm rather than a niche in the global economy. Café Campesino seeks to realize their vision by successfully importing, roasting and commercializing only Fair Trade, organic, specialty-grade coffee and offering related products that reinforce their ability to deliver the Fair Trade message.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.deansbeans.com/coffee/fair_trade_roadmap.html" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Deans-Beans-Index.gif?1234290124' alt='Deans Beans' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.deansbeans.com/coffee/fair_trade_roadmap.html" target=_blank>Dean's Beans</a></td> <td>All of their fine whole bean specialty coffees are certified organic, fair trade and kosher, and are roasted in small batches at their beanery in Orange, MA. They make sure that the planting, care, harvesting and processing of the beans is done in conformity with international standards for the health of the farmer and his environment, as well as the high quality of the bean.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.crsfairtrade.org/coffee/buy.cfm" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/CRS-Coffee-Index.gif?1234290279' alt='CRS Coffee' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.crsfairtrade.org/coffee/buy.cfm" target=_blank>Catholic Relief Services Coffee Information</a></td> <td>CRS provides direct assistance to coffee farmers overseas and supports them by promoting Fair Trade here in the United States. CRS works to help coffee cooperatives inBolivia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, the Philippines, Uganda and Viet Nam to transform their communities by growing great coffee, farming in ecologically responsible ways, and building relationships with Fair Trade coffee companies in the United States.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.greenmountaincoffee.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Green-Mountain-Index.gif?1234290418' alt='Green Mountain' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.greenmountaincoffee.com/" target=_blank>Green Mountain Coffee</a></td> <td>Green Mountain Coffee offers ethically grown and roasted coffee products in the US. They have a passion for making high quality products in a ethical way, taking into consideration the environment, the growers' health, and the satisfaction of the coffee drinkers.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.puravidacoffee.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Pura-Vida-Index.gif?1234291818' alt='Pura Vida' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.puravidacoffee.com/" target=_blank>Pura Vida Coffee</a></td> <td>This ethical coffee company strives to help coffee grower communities around the world. They follow fair trade practices and are very environmentally conscious.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.communityagroecology.net/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/CAN-Coffee-Index.gif?1239828314' alt='CAN Coffee' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.communityagroecology.net/" target=_blank>Community Agroecology Network (CAN) Coffee</a></td> <td>CAN is an international network connecting farmers, consumers, students, and educators to create an alternative globalization where people, healthy food systems, and environments come first. CAN works in collaboration with five farming communities in Latin America. This program allows farmers to participate in a large part of the supply chain and earn beyond the Fair Trade coffee trading price.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/StarbucksAndFairTrade.pdf" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Cafe-Estima-Index.gif?1234302431' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/StarbucksAndFairTrade.pdf" target=_blank>Starbucks Fair Trade info</a> (pdf link)</td> <td>Worldwide, Starbucks is the biggest single purchaser of Fair Trade Certified coffee. At 40 million pounds by 2009, it helps that every Starbucks in the UK uses 100% fair trade coffee for their espresso based products. In the US, you can find fair trade brews, but more than likely you will have to specifically ask them to make your coffee with fair trade beans.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.dunkindonuts.com/aboutus/credentials/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static1.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Dunkin-Donuts-Index.gif?1234302505' alt='Dunkin Donuts' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.dunkindonuts.com/aboutus/credentials/" target=_blank> Dunkin' Donuts Fair Trade Coffee offering </a></td> <td>Dunkin' Donuts offers 100% Fair Trade Certified™ espresso, cappuccino and lattes!</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.seattlesbest.com/#/about/responsibility/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static1.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Seattles-Best-Index.gif?1234303060' alt='Seattles Best' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.seattlesbest.com/#/about/responsibility/" target=_blank>Seattle's Best Coffee corporate responsibility</a></td> <td>Seattle's Best Coffee has been committed to helping coffee growers for quite some time now. They serve premium blends of fair trade certified and organic coffee. They are very proud of this, and make it a big part of their offering.</td> </tr> </table> <h3>Chocolate</h3> <p> Did you know that 70% of cocoa beans are grown in West Africa, where children are often forced to labor on farms with horrendous conditions? It's even possible that buying non-Fair Trade chocolate <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2008/01/24/news/international/chocolate_bittersweet.fortune/" target=_blank>could support child slavery and trafficking</a>. Sometimes it seems like buying fair trade is not just the right choice, but the only choice. </p> <p> We have a sweet tooth for fair trade chocolate, and we're always looking to try new and unique varieties. Whether you're snacking on <a href="http://www.yachanagourmet.com/products.htm" target=_blank>Jungle Chocolate</a>, cooking with <a href="http://www.equalexchange.coop/cocoa" target=_blank>fair trade cocoa</a>, drinking <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/01/09/FDDIU9HUG.DTL" target=_blank>fair trade hot chocolate</a>, or just eating square after square of <a href="http://divinechocolate.com/home/default.aspx" target=_blank>Divine Chocolate</a> on a lazy afternoon, fair trade chocolate is as good for the farmers and developing communities as it is to eat! And when you're sure you've had too much chocolate, pass that sweet fairly-traded feeling onto a friend. Giving fair trade products as a gift is a great way to introduce people to fair trade and bring them into the movement. </p> <p><em>Coming soon!</em> Fair trade gift bags filled with fair trade chocolate, coffee, and Handmade Expressions, of course! A great gift for your friends and business partners. <a href="http://www.handmadeexpressions.net/pages/contact-us">Contact us</a> if you wish to be notified when these "fair trade gifts":/collections/fair-trade-gifts are available. </p> <table class="page-table"> <tr> <th>Chocolate Brand</th> <th>Comments</th> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://divinechocolate.com/home/default.aspx" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Divine-Choclate-Index.gif?1234303146' alt='Divine' /></a><br/><a href="http://divinechocolate.com/home/default.aspx" target=_blank>Divine Chocolate</a></td> <td>In the fall of 1998, Divine launched the first ever Fair Trade chocolate bar aimed at the masses onto the UK confectionery market. In an exciting new business model, the co-operative of cocoa farmers in Ghana own shares in the company making the chocolate bar. Now this trailblazing fair trade company sells its chocolate in the US as well, and it comes in many sizes and flavors!</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/fairtrade/cocoa/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static1.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/GX-Chocolate-Index.gif?1234310037' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/fairtrade/cocoa/" target=_blank>Global Exchange's cocoa campaign</a></td> <td>Global Exchange has really good educational resources in their website, specific to fair trade cocoa. They organize campaigns surrounding holidays such as Valentine's Day and Halloween, where everyone can organize fair trade events in their communities. They have community organizing kits, teaching kits, and much more.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.equalexchange.coop/chocolate-bars" target=_blank><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Equal-Exchange-Chocolate-In.gif?1234309724' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.equalexchange.coop/chocolate-bars" target=_blank>Equal Exchange chocolate</a></td> <td>Their organic fairly-traded gourmet chocolate bars are a rich and delicious treat that supports small-scale farmers and their families. The bars combine famous Swiss standards in chocolate making with cocoa from the farmer co-operatives CONACADO, in the Dominican Republic, COCABO, in Panama, and CACVRA, in Peru; fairly traded organic sugar from co-operatives in Paraguay and Costa Rica; and fairly traded vanilla from Madagascar. They also have other cocoa products.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.yachanagourmet.com/products.htm" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Jungle-Chocolate-Index.gif?1234309215' alt='Jungle Chocolate' /></a></br><a href="http://www.yachanagourmet.com/products.htm" target=_blank>Jungle Chocolate</a></td> <td>Yachana Jungle Chocolate is unlike any other chocolate on the market; it is chocolate in its purest form - 100% roasted cacao beans, sweetened with just a touch of sugar cane juice. Unlike traditionally processed chocolate that contains sugars, milk, cocoa powder, butters, lecithin, and other artificial ingredients, Jungle Chocolate is truly natural and dairy free. Jungle Chocolate doesn't melt and requires no refrigeration, making it the perfect choice at home or on the go. It's a great high-energy snack and is a delicious ingredient in ice cream, desserts, cereal, and trail mix. </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Trader-Joes-Index.gif?1234310087' alt='Trader Joes' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/" target=_blank>Trader Joe's Conacado Organic Fair Trade Cocoa</a></td> <td>Trader Joe's is an ethical grocery store carrying sustainable products, amongst them chocolate. This hot chocolate costs $4.49 for 12 ounces and is delicious, according to the <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/01/09/FDDIU9HUG.DTL" target=_blank>San Francisco Chronicle</a>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.dagobachocolate.com" target=_blank> <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Dagoba-Index.gif?1234311056' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.dagobachocolate.com" target=_blank>Dagoba Chocolate</a></td> <td>Sourced from Latin, Central, and South America, Dagoba chocolate was founded in 2001 by Frederick Schilling, who was then just 30 and on a mission. He was determined to create exceptional, innovative chocolate that would benefit people, planet, and industry. They have an award winning product line, definitely worth checking out.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.deansbeans.com/coffee/fair_trade_roadmap.html" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Deans-Beans-Index.gif?1234290124' alt='Deans Beans' /></a><br/>Dean's Beans <a href="http://www.deansbeans.com/coffee/results.html?prod_group=Java%20Drops" target=_blank>Java Drops</a>, <a href="http://www.deansbeans.com/coffee/products/hot_cocoa.html" target=_blank>Hot Cocoa</a>, and <a href="http://www.deansbeans.com/coffee/products/bakers_cocoa.html" target=_blank>Baker's Cocoa</a></td> <td>Apart from coffee, Dean's Beans also carries fairly traded chocolate and cocoa products.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.sweetearthchocolates.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Sweet-Earth-Chocolate-Index.gif?1234311185' alt='Sweetheart Chocolate' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.sweetearthchocolates.com/" target=_blank>Sweet Earth Organic Chocolates</a></td> <td>Offers a variety of chocolate products, all certified organic and Fair Trade. They believe that capitalism comes in different flavors--not just the survival-of-the-fittest sort, but a softer, kinder, and more sustainable way of doing business that considers the needs of our planet and its people.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.cocoacamino.com/en/index.php" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Cocoa-Camino-Index.gif?1234311477' alt='Cocoa Camino' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.cocoacamino.com/en/index.php" target=_blank>Cocoa Camino</a></td> <td>Canada-based company offering certified Fair Trade chocolate from Central and South America. Their line of premium Fair Trade Certified and certified organic chocolate, cocoa and sugar products are produced by La Siembra Co-operative.</td> </tr> </table> <h3>Flowers</h3> <p> Fair Trade flowers have a huge impact on the growers' health. By supporting ethical flower growers, you are saving the lives of thousands of workers in countries like Colombia, Kenya and Ecuador, among others. This is because they are not exposed to toxic chemicals, making the process healthy for the workers, the planet, and ultimately the end customers. Moreover, you are helping the growers (who are mostly women) support their families and become independent decision makers in their communities. The following are links to great supporters of Fair Trade flowers. </p> <table class="page-table"> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/flowers/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static1.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/FT-Certified-Flowers-Index.gif?1234311748' alt='FT Certified Flowers' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/flowers/" target=_blank>TransFair USA Flower Program</a></td> <td>Great resource to learn where fair trade flowers come from and where to buy them.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.betterearthflowers.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Better-Earth-Flowers-Index.gif?1234312305' alt='' /></a><a href="http://www.betterearthflowers.com/" target=_blank>Better Earth Flowers</a></td> <td>Fair Trade Flowers from Colombia.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.oneworldflowers.org/index.html" target=_blank> <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/One-World-Flowers-Index.gif?1234312366' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.oneworldflowers.org/index.html" target=_blank>One World Flowers</a></td> <td>Different selections of Fair Trade Certified flowers.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.ftd.com/kisses-for-you-bouquet-prd/fd94/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/FTD-Index.gif?1234312426' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.ftd.com/kisses-for-you-bouquet-prd/fd94/" target=_blank>FTD</a></td> <td>They are beginning to offer a selection of "Planet Friendly" gifts, and amongst them we can find some Fair Trade Certified flowers.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://ww12.1800flowers.com/dataset.do?dataset=10761&cm_mmc=tagged-_-na-_-na-_-na&bannerBeacon=true" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/1800-flowers-Index.gif?1234312454' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://ww12.1800flowers.com/dataset.do?dataset=10761&cm_mmc=tagged-_-na-_-na-_-na&bannerBeacon=true" target=_blank>1-800-Flowers.com</a></td> <td>This is one of the only fair trade certified flowers they offer, but at least it's an option.</td> </tr> </table> <h3>Wine</h3> <p> Fair Trade wine is produced in places like Chile, Argentina and South Africa. It creates an opportunity for people to work in a respectable business and participate in global trade. Fair Trade wine producers earn a living wage and have opportunities to grow personally and professionally. </p> <table class="page-table"> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/wine_program.php" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/TransFair-USA-Index.gif?1234312480' alt='TransFair USA Wine' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/wine_program.php" target=_blank>Transfair USA Fair Trade Wine Program</a></td> <td>This is a great overall view of the Fair Trade wine industry and its players.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.eticafairtrade.com/what_is_fairtrade/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Etica-Wine-Index.gif?1234313003' alt='' /></a></br><a href="http://www.eticafairtrade.com/what_is_fairtrade/" target=_blank>Etica Fair Trade Wine</a></td> <td>Etica works with producers from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the United States. The income generated by the producers is used to develop their communities, whether it be building new infrastructure or sending their children to school.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.stellarorganics.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static1.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Stellar-Wine-Index.gif?1234313043' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.stellarorganics.com/" target=_blank>Stellar Organics</a></td> <td>Stellar Organic Winery (privately owned), situated in Trawal, 275 km north of Cape Town on the road to Namibia, is the largest producer of fine organic wines in South Africa.</td> </tr> </table> <h3>Produce and other foods</h3> <p> A great step to take to lead a fair trade lifestyle is to incorporate it into your diet. You have many options available to buy: fair trade chocolate, sugar, rice, tea, honey, bananas and coffee, just to name a few. <a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/WhereToBuy/" target=_blank>TransFair USA</a> can help you locate shops that sell these items. One of the ones that stood out the most out of their list is Sam's Club, so next time you decide to buy in bulk check out their fair trade alternatives. Moreover, many organizations are selling ready-made snacks and other produce. The list below should help you identify these products and show you were to buy them. </p> <table class="page-table"> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.altereco-usa.com/main.php"><img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Alter-Eco-Index.gif?1233870080' alt='Alter Eco' /></a></br><a href="http://www.altereco-usa.com/main.php">Alter-Eco</a></td> <td>An excellent brand to look for when searching for Fair Trade food is Alter-Eco. They are fully committed to given consumers a healthy choice when buying coffee, chocolate, rice, sugar and other foods. These choices are also healthy for the producers and the planet, since they all adhere to Fair Trade standards.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://store.gxonlinestore.org/"><img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Global-Exchange-Index.gif?1233870076' alt='Global Exchange Online Store' /></a></br><a href="http://store.gxonlinestore.org/">Global Exchange Online Store</a></td> <td>A balanced place to buy Fair Trade food online is the Global Exchange Online Store. Global Exchange is an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political and social justice. One of the ways they do this is by making socially and environmentally responsible choices available to the market.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.equalexchange.coop/"><img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Equal-Exchange-Index.gif?1233873877' alt='Equal Exchange' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.equalexchange.coop/">Equal Exchange</a></td> <td>Equal Exchange is a great company that goes above and beyond to empower farmers and help them make the final food products when possible. Check out all of what they have to offer.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.benjerry.com/our_company/about_us/social_mission/sourcing/fairTrade.cfm"> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Ben-_-Jerry-Index.gif?1233870314' alt='Ben & Jerrys' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.benjerry.com/our_company/about_us/social_mission/sourcing/fairTrade.cfm"> Ben & Jerry's Fair Trade Ice Cream</a></td> <td>This page will show you how Ben & Jerry's ice cream is now using fair trade certified ingredients for their products. These include vanilla, coffee and chocolate.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.steaz.com"> <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Steaz-Index.gif?1233874039' alt='Steaz' /></a></br><a href="http://www.steaz.com"> Steaz</a></td> <td>A great company that sells Fair Trade drinks is Steaz, a certified organization committed to providing the best tasting organic and fair trade beverages. Their list of products includes several green teas that have differed flavors, root beer, cola and energy drinks.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.adinaworld.com/"> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Adina-Index.gif?1233874182' alt='Adina' /></a></br><a href="http://www.adinaworld.com/">Adina</a></td> <td>This company makes healthy drinks from organic and/or fair trade ingredients. You can find different kinds of juices and even energy drinks here.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/fresh_fruit_program.php"><img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/TransFair-USA-Index.gif?1233873987' alt='TransFair USA' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/fresh_fruit_program.php">TransFair USA Fair Trade Fruit Program</a></td> <td>Have you ever wondered what kinds of fruits are fair trade certified? More importantly, have you asked yourself where you can buy this fruit? This page from TransFair USA will help!</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/rice_program.php"><img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/TransFair-USA-Index.gif?1233873987' alt='TransFair USA' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/rice_program.php">TransFair USA Fair Trade Rice Program</a></td> <td>A good introduction to the fair trade rice industry.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/sugar_program.php"><img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/TransFair-USA-Index.gif?1233873987' alt='TransFair USA' /></a></br><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/sugar_program.php">TransFair USA Fair Trade Sugar Program</a></td> <td>A good introduction to the fair trade sugar industry.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/tea_program.php"><img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/TransFair-USA-Index.gif?1233873987' alt='TransFair USA' /></a></br><a href="http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/tea_program.php">TransFair USA Fair Trade Tea Program</a></td> <td>A good introduction to the fair trade tea industry.</td> </tr> </table> <h3>Fair Trade Body Products</h3> <table class="page-table"> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.anti-body.com/fairtrade/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/AntiBody-Index.gif?1234313067' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.anti-body.com/fairtrade/" target=_blank>Anti-Body</a></td> <td>Anti-Body was created in 2005 after founders Tamara Johnston-McMahon, Steven and Shelby Moser felt the need to lead a more purpose-filled life. They had a desire to create consumer products that would benefit both the customer and the individuals from developing countries who produce their ingredients. This company now makes body products from fair trade and organic ingredients. They offer chapstick, shampoo, lotions and many more.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.inaraorganic.com/homepage.htm" target=_blank> <img src='http://static1.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Inara-Index.gif?1234385433' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.inaraorganic.com/homepage.htm" target=_blank>Inara</a></td> <td>Inara is a 100% organic body care line inspired by enduring native rituals. Inara believes in crafting products that provide an enriching personal experience for everyone who uses them. To support this belief, they work with women’s cooperatives, and other indigenous groups around the world, to obtain the rare ingredients needed to create their body oils, lotions, scrubs and bath products.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.queenhelene.com/naturals-home.php" target=_blank> <img src='http://static1.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/queen-helene-index.gif?1234386515' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.queenhelene.com/naturals-home.php" target=_blank>Queen Helene Natural Products</a></td> <td>Queen Helene makes body products and now have fair trade certified cocoa butter products. Amazingly, they have created a body wash, lotion and scrub based off of their fair trade certified cocoa butter.</td> </tr> </table> <h3>Fair Trade Clothing</h3> <table class="page-table"> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.globalmamas.org/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Global-Mamas-Index.gif?1234386726' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.globalmamas.org/" target=_blank>Global Mamas</a></td> <td>Global Mamas is the name brand for goods produced through the efforts of Women in Progress, an international not-for-profit organization assisting women of Africa in attaining economic independence. All proceeds made by Global Mamas’ sales go directly to the women producing the merchandise and to the business development programs carried out by Women in Progress.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.fairindigo.com/index.php" target=_blank> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Fair-Indigo-Index.gif?1234388623' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.fairindigo.com/index.php" target=_blank>Fair Indigo</a></td> <td>Fair Indigo is a clothing company formed by professionals in the field of clothing manufacturing. They work with factories that have ethical working conditions, and encourage them to follow fair trade practices.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.marigoldfairtradeclothing.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Marigold-Index.gif?1234388680' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.marigoldfairtradeclothing.com/" target=_blank>Marigold Fair Trade Clothing</a></td> <td>Marigold is a company that works with women from South Asian who make fashionable wood block printed fabrics and embroidery. They are based in Washington state and are proud members of the Fair Trade Federation. They work with a women co-op that trains the women in sewing and embroidery, which provides them with a skill and vital income to help craft a better future.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.kusikuy.com/" target=_blank> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Kusikuy-Index.gif?1234889018' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.kusikuy.com/" target=_blank>Kusikuy Clothing Company</a></td> <td>Founded in Bolivia in 1997, KUSIKUY was developed by US Peace Corps volunteer, Tamara Stenn. It is a member of the Fair Trade Federation and Green America. They make different beautiful articles of clothing from Alpaca wool, and work mostly with Peruvian and Bolivian artisans.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.fairindustry.com/index.html" target=_blank> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Fair-Industry-Index.gif?1234388707' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.fairindustry.com/index.html" target=_blank>Fair Industry</a></td> <td>Fair Industry is a woman-owned, volunteer-supported fair trade enterprise based in Princeton, New Jersey. Fair Industry's original fair trade clothing line is designed by the owner, Lauren Markley, and is produced by Artisan Hut, a Bangladesh organization that supports hand weavers, spinners and embroiderers facing unemployment due to the mechanization of the garment industry.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="center"><a href="http://www.maggiesorganics.com/index.php" target=_blank> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0000/9057/files/Maggies-Functional-Index.gif?1234388729' alt='' /></a><br/><a href="http://www.maggiesorganics.com/index.php" target=_blank>Maggie's Functional Organics</a></td> <td>Maggie's Organics was founded in 1992 on the premise that all workers could be treated ethically and that clothing could be functional, beautiful and affordable and also constructed of environmentally sustainable materials. They now carry organic and fair trade socks, scarves, tights, lounge wear, legwarmers, tees, baby clothes, new sock monkeys and fashionable tops.</td> </tr> </table> </notextile>