tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post7582834823749217801..comments2024-01-20T05:39:45.901-05:00Comments on Marianna | Connecticut Mom Blog: Fair Trade Finder App: Helping You Shop Fairly #GiveawayMariannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08664886152492460201noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-72603098513273530052011-10-21T23:41:14.536-04:002011-10-21T23:41:14.536-04:00I learned that their mission includes different va...I learned that their mission includes different values including: Fairness: We work to create opportunities and extend the benefits of globalization to all people, everywhere.Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03365996038282249903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-43282454075032045022011-10-21T23:32:43.014-04:002011-10-21T23:32:43.014-04:00I learned that Fair Trade Movement Encourages Youn...I learned that Fair Trade Movement Encourages Young Environmentalists in some countries.<br />rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)comRenee Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16405063753972082642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-66795905974956877152011-10-21T23:03:04.373-04:002011-10-21T23:03:04.373-04:00I learned that Fair Trade is currently in 70 count...I learned that Fair Trade is currently in 70 countries.Diane Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794901154126444561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-76770687680804743742011-10-21T22:55:12.750-04:002011-10-21T22:55:12.750-04:00Fair Trade has worked with women at the UGPPK coop...Fair Trade has worked with women at the UGPPK cooperative in Burkina Faso to help them organize into a collective and secure a fair price for their shea butter<br />pauline15_01(at)hotmail(dot)compauline15https://www.blogger.com/profile/09524098210726038199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-83610556448896941552011-10-21T21:49:46.884-04:002011-10-21T21:49:46.884-04:00One of the most important aspects of Fair Trade is...One of the most important aspects of Fair Trade is this: funds are specifically designated for social, economic and environmental development projects.<br /><br />ezmerelda at mail dot comezmereldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12551868643240311969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-21924001266108546062011-10-21T18:17:12.183-04:002011-10-21T18:17:12.183-04:00I learned that there is fair trade spirits! I had ...I learned that there is fair trade spirits! I had only really thought about coffee being fair trade for some reason.<br />kaytewatts AT aol DOT comkayte71https://www.blogger.com/profile/13040801401139254991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-74760774072864959722011-10-21T17:19:41.095-04:002011-10-21T17:19:41.095-04:00I learned that Fair Trade supports 1.2 million far...I learned that Fair Trade supports 1.2 million farmers and their families in 70 countries.Crystal Yaegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02289866586014442967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-87995530838660957312011-10-21T12:23:39.375-04:002011-10-21T12:23:39.375-04:00I learned that fair trade is a gobal effort
stanle...I learned that fair trade is a gobal effort<br />stanleybilly(at)bellsouth(dot)netkygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053637273393143617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-32410747055110237892011-10-21T11:47:59.048-04:002011-10-21T11:47:59.048-04:00I learned that Fair Trade began modestly in the 19...I learned that Fair Trade began modestly in the 1940s<br />jas8929(at)gmail(Dot)comJenn S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05801717569407739954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-13004011826924448352011-10-21T11:47:40.848-04:002011-10-21T11:47:40.848-04:00I learned farmers and workers producing Fair Trade...I learned farmers and workers producing Fair Trade goods are provided with a decent wage.<br />lanaleebradstream(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959677028804379171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-73074829941284770152011-10-21T11:04:30.683-04:002011-10-21T11:04:30.683-04:00I learned Paul Rice opened TransFair's first &...I learned Paul Rice opened TransFair's first "national headquarters” — a one-room office in a converted warehouse in downtown Oakland — in late 1998.<br />shawnac68@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-39921752827800691152011-10-21T03:08:46.784-04:002011-10-21T03:08:46.784-04:00I learned that sugar cane farmers are some of the ...I learned that sugar cane farmers are some of the most impoverished in the world as a result of fluctuating prices and difficulty accessing the U.S. market<br />jessibear19(at)aol(dot)comJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07763349566374336117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-17097791616386322382011-10-21T02:53:45.632-04:002011-10-21T02:53:45.632-04:00i learned that october is fair trade month.
madam...i learned that october is fair trade month.<br /><br />madamerkf at aol dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-17843630587758578042011-10-21T02:45:27.587-04:002011-10-21T02:45:27.587-04:00I learned that through fair trade workers get safe...I learned that through fair trade workers get safer working conditions.<br />textbookmommy at gmail dot comHeidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194777696276357247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-31492791599952702662011-10-21T02:29:32.220-04:002011-10-21T02:29:32.220-04:00They are trying to help family farmers and people ...They are trying to help family farmers and people in poverty.<br /><br />paige1sme at aol dot comJennifer Paigenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-74701185470283202982011-10-20T22:39:16.249-04:002011-10-20T22:39:16.249-04:00I learned that it is a non profit organization.
B...I learned that it is a non profit organization.<br /><br />BBrittBrat1398@yahoo.combbrittbrat1398https://www.blogger.com/profile/11926066510644744780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-50148806445070018642011-10-20T21:37:16.777-04:002011-10-20T21:37:16.777-04:00I learned this: "Question:
Which products ar...I learned this: "Question:<br />Which products are Fair Trade Certified™ in the U.S.?<br />Answer:<br /><br />Fair Trade USA certifies coffee, tea and herbs, cocoa, fresh fruit and vegetables, sugar, beans and grains, flowers, nuts, oils and butters, honey and spices, wine and apparel, and certified ingredients are now used in ready-to-drink beverages, body care products and spirits. Additionally, we’re exploring certification in gold and precious metals, seafood and diamonds."<br />Angie<br />14earth at gmail dot comangie lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08685607855719336544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-62496081595110756192011-10-20T20:10:08.676-04:002011-10-20T20:10:08.676-04:00Environmental standards are therefore integral to ...Environmental standards are therefore integral to the Fair Trade criteria. These include:<br /> Protecting water resources and natural vegetation areas<br /> Promoting agricultural diversification, erosion control, and no slash and burn<br /> Restricting the use of pesticides and fertilizers<br /> Banning use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)<br /> Requiring proper management of waste, water and energy<br /><br />Thanks for the contest.slehanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12019220702425220498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-90251266433083874332011-10-20T15:48:57.281-04:002011-10-20T15:48:57.281-04:00I learned that rather than creating dependency on ...I learned that rather than creating dependency on aid, they use a market-based approach that empowers farmers to get a fair price for their harvest, helps workers create safe working conditions, provides a decent living wage and guarantees the right to organize. <br /><br />tderosa142 at gmail dot comterri142https://www.blogger.com/profile/05497946128360416692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-6719582713643809782011-10-19T23:58:51.210-04:002011-10-19T23:58:51.210-04:00I learned that consumers can enliven developing co...I learned that consumers can enliven developing countries, relieve exploitation and promote environmental sustainability by purchasing Fair Trade-labeled products.<br />dolniaks[at]consolidated[dot]netsmilekisseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246040695804433576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-21602422488262334442011-10-19T21:43:08.457-04:002011-10-19T21:43:08.457-04:00Sustainability: We engage in sustainable solutions...Sustainability: We engage in sustainable solutions to global problems that affect the earth and its people. <br /><br />ky2here at msn dot comky2herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03283712425526646312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-61698286161919687542011-10-19T20:48:32.665-04:002011-10-19T20:48:32.665-04:00I learned that Fair Trade supports 1.2 million far...I learned that Fair Trade supports 1.2 million farmers and their families in 70 countries!<br /><br />coriwestphal at msn dot comCori Westphalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13860000573216929103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-39896246180114547742011-10-19T17:19:51.310-04:002011-10-19T17:19:51.310-04:00I learned that Protecting the environment goes han...I learned that Protecting the environment goes hand-in-hand with protecting the future livelihoods of local communities. The Fair Trade model requires rigorous protection of local ecosystems and ensures that farmers receive a harvest price, which will allow them to practice sustainable agriculture.<br /><br />Maryann D.<br />twinkle at optonline dot netMaryann D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02280830640713435228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-2706117464875217202011-10-19T15:44:04.308-04:002011-10-19T15:44:04.308-04:00I learned that Fair Trade supports 1.2 million far...I learned that Fair Trade supports 1.2 million farmers and their families in 70 countries. Thats pretty impressive!<br /><br />jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)comNickolayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560860094482367821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094807067733140545.post-38243815148434685152011-10-19T13:07:26.359-04:002011-10-19T13:07:26.359-04:00I learned that they seek to inspire the rise of th...I learned that they seek to inspire the rise of the Conscious Consumer and eliminate exploitation.<br /><br />babbbymel at yahoo dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com