Fair Trade: What is Fair Trade? What is Fair Trade? Fair Trade is a system of exchange that honors producers, communities, consumers, and the environment. It is a model for the global economy rooted in people-to-people connections, justice, and sustainability. When you make Fair Trade purchases you are supporting: A Fair Price for Products For Fair Trade Certified™ products, a base price for the commodity is set by the international Fair Trade Labeling Organization.
The price attempts to cover the cost of production and a living wage to cover the basics of food, shelter, clothing, education, and medical care. Investment in People and Communities Many Fair Trade producer cooperatives and artisan collectives reinvest their revenues into strengthening their businesses and their communities. Environmental Sustainability Fair Trade farmers and artisans respect the natural habitat and are encouraged to engage in sustainable production methods. Direct Trade Learn about Fair Trade products and the farmers that produce them » Planet Money's T-Shirt Project. Free2Work: End Human Trafficking and Slavery. Communities: Trade Matters. Fair Trade: What is Fair Trade? Fairtrade / Get clued up / Campaign / Home - CAFOD. What is Fairtrade? Fairtrade is a simple way to make a difference by thinking carefully about our everyday choices.
It’s about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability and fair terms of trade for small-scale farmers. Farmers and producers in the developing world – and some closer to home – are often the ones who bear the costs and risks of trade, while global companies make the profits. Fairtrade products such as cocoa, sugar, fruit, cotton and thousands of other top quality goods have been bought by companies for sustainable prices. This ensures that the world’s poorest growers and producers are able to earn a decent living and have a little extra to put back into their communities. Why does CAFOD support Fairtrade? We believe we are all part of the global food system - which means we have the power to change it. Speak out for a fairer food system>>> What is Fairtrade Fortnight?
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