Fair Trade Finder App: Helping You Shop Fairly #Giveaway

Did you know that October is Fair Trade Month? Do you even know what Fair Trade means? I think the term Fair Trade is something that most people have heard of and they know it is a positive thing, but they aren't really sure exactly what it means or why it is important. Products that carry the Fair Trade Certified logo are sourced from farmers and workers who are fairly compensated. The goal is to help producers in developing countries establish better trading conditions and build sustainable businesses.

"Fair Trade USA is the leading third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. We enable you, the consumer, to make a difference with your dollar. We help people and the planet work in tandem so both are healthy and sustained. We provide farmers in developing nations the tools to thrive as international business people."

The most common goods you may see carrying the Fair Trade Certified logo are coffee, cocoa, chocolate and tea but it goes beyond that and touches handicrafts, sugar, bananas, honey wind and even more. I know it can be a challenge to find Fair Trade Certified goods, especially in your large chain stores. As part of Fair Trade Month 2011, Fair Trade USA has launched the Fair Trade Finder app to help consumers find Fair Trade Certified products more easily.

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