#ethicaltrade

[flourishwithfreda]

🌍 Embracing Sustainability: Nurturing the Earth and Creating a Better Future 🌱♻️

Sustainability is about recognizing our interconnectedness with the environment and taking actions that preserve and protect our planet for future generations. It is a mindset that promotes balance, conservation, and responsible consumption. Here are some key aspects of sustainability:

🌱 Conscious Consumption: Sustainability encourages us to be mindful of our consumption habits and make choices that minimize our impact on the environment. It involves reducing waste, recycling, and opting for eco-friendly products and packaging. By making conscious choices, we contribute to a more sustainable future.

♻️ Waste Reduction: Sustainability calls for reducing waste and embracing practices such as composting, reusing items, and adopting a "zero waste" approach whenever possible. It encourages us to prioritize durable and reusable products over single-use items, minimizing the amount of waste that goes to landfills.

🌍 Conservation of Resources: Sustainability involves the responsible use of natural resources, such as water, energy, and land. It encourages us to conserve these resources through practices like water and energy efficiency, sustainable farming methods, and land preservation. By being mindful of our resource consumption, we contribute to the preservation of our planet's natural resources.

🌿 Ethical and Fair Trade: Sustainability encompasses the promotion of ethical and fair trade practices. It encourages us to support businesses that prioritize fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable sourcing of materials. By choosing ethically-made products, we contribute to a more just and equitable global economy.

🌎 Climate Action: Sustainability involves taking action to address climate change and reduce our carbon footprint. It encourages us to adopt renewable energy sources, support initiatives for clean air and water, and advocate for policies that mitigate climate change. By participating in climate action, we contribute to a healthier and more sustainable planet.

🌸 Community Engagement: Sustainability emphasizes the importance of community engagement and collaboration. It encourages us to actively participate in local initiatives, support environmental organizations, and educate others about the importance of sustainability. By working together, we can create a collective impact and inspire positive change.

Embracing sustainability is a journey that requires ongoing commitment and awareness of our actions. By incorporating sustainable practices into our daily lives, we can contribute to a more environmentally conscious and resilient world. Together, we can create a better future for ourselves and generations to come. 🌍🌱♻️

#Sustainability #ConsciousConsumption #WasteReduction #ResourceConservation #EthicalTrade #ClimateAction #CommunityEngagement #FlourishWithFreda

[dashvegan]

We are all set up at sunny Brackenhurst campus for the monthly market! It's great to be back here with @brackstudents offering lots of vegan, eco friendly and ethical goods. Come say hi if you're around 😊 . . #brackenhurstcampus #brackenhurst #ntu #ntubrackenhurst #vegantrader #veganmarkettrader #ethicalvegan #ethicaltrader #vegannottingham #nottinghamvegans #veganstudents #veganstall #veganshop #crueltyfree (at Brackenhurst - School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoW71bJKC61/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#brackenhurstcampus #brackenhurst #ntu #ntubrackenhurst #vegantrader #veganmarkettrader #ethicalvegan #ethicaltrader #vegannottingham #nottinghamvegans #veganstudents #veganstall #veganshop #crueltyfree

[sublimemagazine]

WHEN REMARKABLE VISIONARIES UNITE, THEY DON’T JUST CREATE PRODUCTS; THEY CRAFT STORIES.

💚 Find out more: https://sublimemagazine.com/breathtaking-fusion-been-london-x-regos-captivating-limited-edition/

#sustainablefashion #sublimemagazine #ethicaltrading #circulareconomy

[ninbella]

Artwork: Angkati Tiger - Ernabella S.A. Handknotted TIBETAN floor rug 100%wool 170 cms x 170 cms. P.O.A. depicting a Tjukurpa (creation story) from Amata #contemporary #australian #aboriginal #art #crosscultural #fair and #ethicaltrade ❤💜 (at Ninbella) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByMAHshAvZt/?igshid=14ynq61x866am

#contemporary #australian #aboriginal #art #crosscultural #fair #ethicaltrade

[humannotkuku]

🌈Its Heeeere!!🌈 VENDOR BOOKINGS IN PROGRESS --- #theEDENyard #recycletrademarket #ethicaltrade #yardsale #nairobi #greenliving #likeforlike #craftsmarket #monthlymarket #organics #ethical #upcycle #swapshop #smile #handmadegifts #diy #soulfulpeople #beautifulplaces #switcharoo #EYjamsession

#upcycle #beautifulplaces #handmadegifts #greenliving #organics #swapshop #switcharoo #soulfulpeople #smile #ethical #monthlymarket #recycletrademarket #eyjamsession #theedenyard #ethicaltrade #nairobi #craftsmarket #diy #yardsale #likeforlike

[angryschnauzer]

🌱 First Autumn Fair Announced! 🌱 I'm so pleased to be able to tell you all that i'll have my first craft fair of the season at the Vegan Fair on 28th September. This is the inaugural event and i'm looking forward to bringing my eco friendly products to share with like minded people! Held at Dorking Halls, its got ample parking, and easy access to train and bus routes. 2-5pm, its the first of its kind for the area, so please come along and support local businesses! . . . . . #vegan #veganfair #vegancraftfair #veganproducts #cleanliving #ecofriendly #ethical #ethicaltrading #local #localbusinesses #smallbusiness #shoplocal #selfemployed #entrepreneur #mumtrepreneur #dorking #dorkinghalls #surrey #surreyhills (at Dorking Halls) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0DQK4Rlu8t/?igshid=33h15xvr4amr

#vegan #veganfair #vegancraftfair #veganproducts #cleanliving #ecofriendly #ethical #ethicaltrading #local #localbusinesses #smallbusiness #shoplocal #selfemployed #entrepreneur #mumtrepreneur #dorking #dorkinghalls #surrey #surreyhills

[claycult]

Who doesn’t love mushrooms? Especially when they’re painted in psychedelic designs ... these are still awaiting their final coat of glaze .. & then into the kiln!! Perfect for our #windchimes .. Hand painted ceramic beads .. #artisanbeads #ethicaltrading https://www.instagram.com/p/BrhDtIVg4iF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q7qbtckdgmfk

#windchimes #artisanbeads #ethicaltrading

[by-beaumonde-blog]

Creatively Created: An adorable Christmas display using our Cane Coat Rack. #christmas #advent #christmasdecor #seasonaldecor #aseasonalshift #naturalhome #ethicallysourced #ethicaltrading #ihavethisthingwithhome #scandihome #scandinaviandesign #scandinavianstyle #childrensplace (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5k9cstFtOe/?igshid=13wetkmtlva4p

#christmas #advent #christmasdecor #seasonaldecor #aseasonalshift #naturalhome #ethicallysourced #ethicaltrading #ihavethisthingwithhome #scandihome #scandinaviandesign #scandinavianstyle #childrensplace

[friendlytradingco-blog]

Hey - clip of Kisii soapstone quarry - really hard work to extract the stone for the Artisans - beautiful lush green countryside but only $3 /day for the quarrymen #soapstone #quarry #ethical #ethicaltrade #stoneart #stonesculpture #africanstoneart #kenya #stoneware #fairtrade #fairtradeafrica #africa https://www.instagram.com/p/BqN3xSZn5JJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3et7vbev29ty

#soapstone #quarry #ethical #ethicaltrade #stoneart #stonesculpture #africanstoneart #kenya #stoneware #fairtrade #fairtradeafrica #africa

[lola-and-mawu]

We can make you feel good…

Yes, that’s right, we can make you feel good. ‘Um, how..?’ I hear you mumble. Well listen up.

Be honest: How often do you really think about the provenance of the purchases you make? Well, you might stop and briefly wonder which country your clothes came from, whether your coffee cup is sustainably sourced, if your car could be more eco-friendly, perhaps even count the air miles your bananas have travelled and you might feel a teensy bit better about yourself for thinking these Big and Good Thoughts. But how can you get a fix of those big feels, when you KNOW your actions have helped make the world a better place? Two words: Ethical Trading.

We all know the basics. Ethical trading means better prices for goods, better working conditions for suppliers and fair trading terms for workers and farmers. Fairly traded products in the market support communities and farmers for generations to come. Sustainable development of trade means more money into disadvantaged people’s pockets. Tick, tick, tick. All good there. But what benefits are there to you, the buyer, when you buy ethically?

When you purchase something handmade, unique and truly beautiful made by someone you know has been paid a fair wage and in good working conditions – well, what is there not to feel lovely about? You’ve connected directly with the artisans and farmers who produce the goods we need, which will undoubtedly be better quality than mass produced equivalents, and bonus human points to you for helping a real individual make a real difference to their families and communities. In West Africa, where Lola & Mawu source most of our products from, the ultimate goal is to give your children a better start in life – families can afford to send their sons and daughters to school rather than work in the fields or factories. Education is, as Braveheart would say, ‘Freeeedom!’ (Note, the real Braveheart probably never said this and was almost certainly not an American with a dodgy Scottish accent, but you get the point.)

Right now, you’re more likely to see ethically traded goods in smaller, independent retailers, but more demand from consumers means a change from the bottom up – big businesses need to keep you happy, and if you want ethical merchandise, then they will provide it, and the more consumers who care about where their goods come from the more normal it becomes. Another big feel good right there.

Ethical trading benefits us all, and little old you can genuinely make a difference, just by being more aware of where your purchases come from and choosing to buy with your heart as well as that big brain of yours.

You have the power! To paraphrase the great James Brown, ‘I feel gooood, I knew that I would…’

#LolaandMawu #Artisan #EthicalTrade #CrueltyFree #AfricanCraft

[dressember]

There are two terms thrown around interchangeably that don’t actually mean the same thing. These are Ethical Trade and Fair Trade. Both Ethical Trade and Fair Trade focus on “helping make international trade work better for poor and otherwise disadvantaged people,” according to the Ethical Trading Initiative. But the two movements have distinct origins. We're breaking down the difference between "ethical" and "fair" trade today on the blog!

#fairtrade #ethicaltrade #fashionrevolution #fashionfriday #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress

[viclynch]

Introducing Gabriel Muñoz of Huila, Colombia. He along with his sons are proud producers of Caturra varietal, supporters of traditional organic farming and processing as well as active community campaigners. We’re so excited to present their coffee to you @kwilacafe . photo credit @sharedsource . #ethicalcoffee #ethicaltrade #coffeeculture #colombiancoffee

#ethicalcoffee #coffeeculture #colombiancoffee #ethicaltrade

[blog-faire-blog]

Ni Wayan Sarug is Wayan’s mother-in-law––a dreamcatcher artisan selling with Faire, from Bali.

#fairtrade #ethicaltrade #handmade #artisan #buyfaire #faireshop #befaire

[faireshop-blog]

Why Buying Faire Should Be Your New Year’s Resolution

A few weeks ago, once again, we cheers-ed to midnight and reflected on the unfortunate and/or exhilarating events of the previous year. This New Year’s, like many before, you likely recalled the events of the last 365 days and thought, “that was a bit of a shit-show.” Time after time, we observe the world around us—the poverty, the inequity, the human rights violations—and think, “someone ought to do something about that.” You’re right, someone ought to do something about that...and honey, in 2018, that someone is you.

Whether you are conscious of it or not, you are the driving force of the global economy. Although we rarely consider this fact when browsing the interwebs, our purchases literally determine the products that we see in the market. So...where does all your ish’ come from? You probably know who made the coffee you are sippin’, but who made the cup? Who harvested the beans? Were they paid a fair wage? If you can answer these questions, what are you still doing here? Go enjoy that latte. 

For the rest of you, consider who you are supporting when you make your purchases. A study by RSM indicated that millennials desire to support businesses whose operations and business models are aligned with their own values. Pats on the back because it’s that kind of thinking that will change the world.  

So, sidebar, how did this happen? Well, the political and social climate of the countries where we source our products stands in stark contrast to that of the U.S. Over 180 laws exist to protect U.S. citizens from unfair working conditions, including pay requirements and child labor laws.Unfortunately, similar policies are lacking in most major garment-producing countries around the globe.The minimum wage in these nations is rarely enough for workers to live in a slum. A SLUM. Surely not, right? 

The lack of fair working policies in these countries creates a pervasive cycle of poverty that is inescapable. The individuals in these countries don’t want charity, they want the same opportunity that you do to make a sustainable living.Now, I get that this revelation is not the most sunshine-y way to start the new year, or even a new day. 

But the silver lining is this: just as we have the opportunity to be the villain, we can also be the hero to these underprivileged workers––we have the simple choice, everyday, to do the right thing.As individual consumers in a first world country, we are in a unique position to be part of a positive change in these communities. 

So, why continue to support a system that pays workers the equivalent of $2 an hour, if we would refuse to be paid the same amount? Many foreign citizens do not have the same democratic opportunity we do to fight for their human rights. But, by supporting Fair Trade and other ethical businesses, we can use our privilege to help them earn the rights that they deserve. 

In the words of Voltaire (and also Spiderman’s Uncle Ben), “With great power comes great responsibility.”Now, I know you didn't come here to learn about economics, so I will make this simple: Fair Trade Demand up + Evil Sweatshop Demand down = More ethical brands in the market! We’re taking our global responsibility and running with it….and likely, because you’re here, you already are too.   

Written by Haley Martin.

#faire #faireshop #ethicalfashion #fairtrade #ethicaltrade #sustainability #sustainablefashion #fashion #ecommerce #Newyears #NY2018

[kasbah233]

Taznakht rugs are now my personal favourites. Size: 220x120 Dark chocolate background with Melon, Apricot and Ivory border. Inner medallions of Ivory, Melon, Peach and Peppermint. #vintagerug #handknotted in #taznakht the home of #Moroccan #berberrugs #berbertapis #oneofakind #uniquestyle #saharadesert #autumnalcolours #interiordesign #homedecor #bohemianluxe #classicinterior #traditionaldesign #anydecor #retailtherapy #wholesaleshop #worldwideshipping #directsource #ethicaltrade DM us for more details or Email Ayoub and Carol [email protected]

#wholesaleshop #berbertapis #handknotted #retailtherapy #anydecor #worldwideshipping #interiordesign #uniquestyle #homedecor #directsource #classicinterior #autumnalcolours #saharadesert #berberrugs #vintagerug #ethicaltrade #traditionaldesign #oneofakind #bohemianluxe #taznakht #moroccan

[humannotkuku]

🌈Its Heeeere!!🌈 VENDOR BOOKINGS IN PROGRESS --- #theEDENyard #recycletrademarket #ethicaltrade #yardsale #nairobi #greenliving #likeforlike #craftsmarket #monthlymarket #organics #ethical #upcycle #swapshop #smile #handmadegifts #diy #soulfulpeople #beautifulplaces #switcharoo #EYjamsession

#nairobi #monthlymarket #likeforlike #yardsale #craftsmarket #organics #smile #soulfulpeople #recycletrademarket #upcycle #ethical #handmadegifts #diy #beautifulplaces #ethicaltrade #greenliving #swapshop #theedenyard #eyjamsession #switcharoo