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The 8th fair trade principle: capacity building

August 4, 2021January 8, 2024 Lia10 Principles of Fair Trade, ethical consumerism, fair trade, Manduvira Cooperative, Norandino Cooperative, organic, Producers, sugar, sugarcane, WFTO, world fair trade organization1 Comment

Today we’re looking at the 8th fair trade principle as part of our countdown of the World Fair Trade Organization’s 10 Principles of Fair Trade. This is the third post in the series, so if you missed the others, you can start with the 10th principle: respecting the environment. Or if you caught that, but not the second post, last week we talked about the 9th principle: promoting fair trade. Then you’ll be all caught up for this post! So now that business is dealt with, let’s get into why…

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The 9th fair trade principle: promoting fair trade

August 1, 2021January 8, 2024 Liabananas, ethical consumerism, fair trade, fair trade education, fair trade federation, fair trade principles, Producers3 Comments

Today we’re talking about the 9th fair trade principle, which is promoting fair trade. It’s the second in our countdown series of deep dives into the 10 principles of fair trade, set forth by the World Fair Trade Organzation! (If you missed the first post in this countdown series, start with the deep dive into the 10th fair trade principle here!) The 9th fair trade principle (promoting fair trade) is one of my favourites because it’s something I do a lot as a fair trade business! So without further ado,…

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Fair trade fruit: beyond bananas!

May 2, 2021January 8, 2024 Liaavocado, bananas, ethical consumerism, fair trade fruit, Fairtrade Month, mango, pineapple0 comment

When we think about fair trade fruit, often we do think of bananas. And there’s a good reason for that, which is that bananas are one of the original products that advocates were fighting for when the fair trade movement was still very young in Canada. Thankfully, now you can get Fairtrade Certified bananas from large grocery chains like Farm Boy (in Ontario) and IGA (in Quebec). I also hear that major groceries in BC are carrying them. (If I’m missing someone, apologies! Let me know where you get your…

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Fair trade clothing in Canada: the capsule wardrobe

July 18, 2020November 28, 2020 Liabrand feature, capsule wardrobe, ethical consumerism, fair trade apparel, fair trade clothing, organic clothing, slow fashion, zero waste2 Comments

If I had a dime for every time someone asked me where to find basic, minimalist fair trade clothing in Canada, I’d be a billionaire. The fair trade clothing movement has been steadily gaining momentum as more and more folks realize how unsustainable fast fashion is. (For planet, yes, but especially for people, as shown in the 2013 Rana Plaza incident.) Even in Canada, which isn’t usually able to keep up with Europe in the fair trade area, fair trade and sweatshop-free clothing is discussed more and more among businesses…

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Working ethical trade into a vegan lifestyle

November 6, 2019November 5, 2019 Eco Anoukethical consumerism, fair trade, Guest post, veganism0 comment

The journey into veganism is a long and winding one – perhaps not for everyone, but it certainly has been for me. I’m still not completely settled into my vegan lifestyle and I definitely make mistakes every now and then. But that is expected, isn’t it? Lifestyle changes are hard. And an ethics-led lifestyle change may be more deliberate and abrupt, but it’s still not a walk in the park. When you’re already focusing on living a vegan lifestyle, how can you add support for ethical practices into the mix…

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Top 6 fair trade clothing brands in Canada

September 30, 2019January 8, 2024 Liaethical consumerism, fair trade, fair trade apparel, Shopping guides4 Comments

People ask me all the time what my top picks are when it comes to fair trade clothing brands. In the UK, there are tons, and I’m even seeing quite a few pop up in the US. Unfortunately, Canada doesn’t have nearly the same visibility. So today we’re going to change that! These are (in no particular order) my top 6 fair trade clothing brands in Canada. And in case you’re like me and love the convenience of online shopping, they’re all available for purchase online, too! If you’re not…

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What is fair trade and why is it important?

July 18, 2019January 8, 2024 Liaethical consumerism, fair trade, Shopping guides16 Comments

A few weeks ago, I offered a free webinar called Fair trade 101: what is fair trade and why is it important? At that point, I realized that there were tons of questions out there around what fair trade is and why it matters. Since not everyone could make it to the webinar, I thought making a post would be a great way to continue educating about fair trade. So here we have it: a post that has similar content to my webinar! If you have other questions, please don’t…

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Fair trade vs free trade (conventional trade): what’s the difference?

June 4, 2019July 19, 2019 Liaethical consumerism, fair trade, infographic10 Comments

If you start Googling fair trade, one of the first autofills is almost always “fair trade vs free trade.” These two things sound similar in name, so they cause some confusion. But fair trade and free trade (or conventional trade) are very different things. Today we’ll discuss why! I’ve already gone into detail about why fair trade and organic aren’t the same, but the simple question of fair trade vs free trade is one that I get all the time. And the answer is basically at the very heart of…

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Fair trade vegan snacks guide

May 8, 2019January 8, 2024 Liaethical consumerism, fair trade, Fairtrade Month, Shopping guides, vegan0 comment

At Rosette Fair Trade, vegan snacks are important to us! I mean, all snacks are important to us, to be honest. Snacks are a very important part of life! But those among us who are avoiding animal products, whether it be due to sensitivities or for ethical reasons, tend to have an especially tough time finding appropriate munchies. So today we’re going to talk about fair trade vegan snacks, many of which you can probably find in your local health food store. And without further ado, let’s get into the…

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May is Fairtrade Month in Canada!

April 30, 2019January 8, 2024 Liacollaborations, ethical consumerism, fair trade, Fairtrade Month1 Comment

Did you know that May is Fairtrade Month in Canada? Well, I guess the title gave that part away… But what you may not know so well is what Fairtrade Month actually is. I’m here to clear all of that up! I’m going to discuss not only the what of Fairtrade Month (in Canada), but also the who and the why. What is Fairtrade Month (in Canada)? Fairtrade Month is a little different in Canada than elsewhere. In fact, in other places, it’s a fortnight rather than a month! (Looking…

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The 8th fair trade principle: capacity building

The 9th fair trade principle: promoting fair trade

Fair trade fruit: beyond bananas!

Fair trade clothing in Canada: the capsule wardrobe

Working ethical trade into a vegan lifestyle

Top 6 fair trade clothing brands in Canada

What is fair trade and why is it important?

Fair trade vs free trade (conventional trade): what’s the difference?

Fair trade vegan snacks guide

May is Fairtrade Month in Canada!