fairtrade

Did you know that on average only 1 plastic bag in every 200 is recycled? Did you know that over 17 billion plastic bags are estimated to be used in the UK in a single year? Now is the time to say no to plastic and yes to fair trade jute and cotton.

Consumerism is now a hot topic, but let's face it - we cannot go back to a time where we travelled around in horse drawn carriages, we believed the world was flat and we knew nothing about other cultures and people with different believes.

Firstly - there is no secret. Authentic African black soap is made in different African countries according to local recipes.

Newly designed professional website by Cebra - ethical chic plus information about new products that are eco friendly and fair trade, organic and recycled. Cebra aims to bring together small producers from Africa, South America, Asia and Europe and conscientious consumers that are looking for unique handmade accessories.

Take the opportunity to celebrate Fair Trade with your mother by buying her a bouquet of beautiful Fair Trade Certified roses, Fair Trade Chocolate or why not? A Fair Trade Handbag. Fair Trade Products are already making a difference for women and mothers around the world and your purchase means not just fair wages, but increased employee benefits including extended maternity leave and help with childcare.

Too many logos and not enough time? A brief guide to sustainability, animal welfare and fair trade certifications.

These entrepreneurs measure their gains not only in financial profit but also in the impact there are having in their communities or society in general.   Their ventures are a hybrid between non-profit and for profit businesses

An attempt to sort out what "Fair Trade" means and "FairTrade" and all those certifications!

Only Fair is a fresh and exciting web based gift shop specialising in fair trade gifts. With our range including ceramics from Peru, jewellery from India and stationery from the Philippines, we aim to stock a wide range of affordable gifts to appeal to everyone's taste.

We also offer fair trade parties in the West Norfolk area with hostesses receiving 10% to spend on any of our items on all sales over £80. Visit the website for further details or contact us on 01366 386974.

Equally at home in modern tales like Bridget Jones’s Diary and costume dramas depicting days of yore like Girl With A Pearl Earring, Colin Firth makes a serious impact on screen. Whether it’s his eyes, his accent or simply his good acting, you can’t help but pay attention. With the opening of his new eco-friendly store and a huge supporter of fair trade projects, Colin’s mission is to help the world, one purchase at a time.

What is ethical fashion, and where can it be found? We look at why fair trade and organic clothing is important. Check it out, and share any brand names you know that are modelling good practice.

We're all aware that the claims to greenness made by many companies are at best, exaggerated, but how clued up are we really about being tricked into buying eco-friendly products that are anything but?

As we gear up for the holiday season, don’t get drawn in to the shopping frenzy with all the plastic, the sparkles and the tat. Here’s an idea: only give handmade gifts this Christmas.

Virgin Airline's announced today the launch of an onboard carbon offsettting scheme. Virgin’s Gold Standard Carbon Offset Scheme will allow passengers to offset their portion of carbon emissions while onboard, or when they book the flight, and the money will be used to support projects in Indonesia and India.

What is "fair trade" and how do you know when to trust a label? Who are you helping and why should you buy fair trade products?