Tell Hershey We Want S’more Fair Trade!

Posted on August 7, 2011 by iwilder

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_0sC-SDsc0&feature=player_embedded] Even though the tasty treat is satisfying is there a way to get more from your s’more? Every summer, Global Exchange runs a fair trade s’more campaign to not only bring awareness to the chocolate industry but urge big players such as Hershy’s to change their ways. The “We Want More From Our S’mores“ is trying […]

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Fair Trade Your Mom! (via Autonomie Project’s Blog)

Posted on May 7, 2011 by iwilder

This weekend is Mother’s Day and what a perfect time to show your love and admiration for the lady who gave birth to you.  There are many ways to give thanks to your Mother, but we at AP put together a great list of ways to show your love for your Mom and the world. […]

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Is Your Easter Basket Fair Trade This Year? (via Autonomie Project’s Blog)

Posted on April 14, 2011 by iwilder

If this is a question you are trying to answer yes to, then we have some great ideas and tips for you! Let’s start off with the basics, chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate! I don’t know about you guys, but this is certainly the part of Easter that I look forward to most, of course that […]

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The Return of Union Busting? (via Autonomie Project’s Blog)

Posted on February 21, 2011 by iwilder

Often, we discuss labor issues and fair working practices around the world on this blog, as well as providing products that meet these high standards. But we take for granted the work that labor unions did within the US and the issues that still exist here.  As you may remember, labor unions formed in the […]

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