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NEWS OF
THE MONTH:
October is
Fair Trade Month
October is
a time to celebrate fair trade and draw attention to the
movements that help sustain and promote fair trade
throughout the world. Fair Trade is a global standard
committed to bringing about economic and social justice,
as well as environmental sustainability in all regions
of the World. But just because something is not Fair
Trade Certified, does not necessarily mean Fair Trade
practices are not being put to use. The best way to find
out if a company is operating by Fair Trade standards is
to do your research. Get the know the owners and ask
them questions. Do they make it a point to buy directly
from farmers in countries where Free Trade standards are
needed? Smaller businesses especially might not have the
standards of becoming Fair Trade Certified, yet still
maintain the standards of what Fair Trade is all about.
Standing up to the powers that lie behind corporate
globalization, the Fair Trade movement is one to be
celebrated and promoted. To find out more about Fair
Trade and how you can help spread the word, visit
Global Exchange.
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