Global Exchange is a membership-based international human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic, and environmentsl justice around the world.

Made for Mothers, By Mothers

Posted by in Global Exchange Store Updates on 4th May, 2011 | 4 Comments

mothersJoin Global Exchange in celebrating Fair Trade and Mother’s Day with FREE Fair Trade chocolate and coffee, this Saturday, May 7th, at our San Francisco Store! ALL SCARVES buy one, get the second 50% off all Mother’s Day weekend, May 7th and 8th!
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This Earth Day, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – and Shop Fair Trade!

Posted by in Global Exchange Store Updates on 14th April, 2011 | 4 Comments

smiling-planet-earth-cartoon-2-thumIn honor of Earth Day on April 22nd, San Francisco’s Global Exchange Store is highlighting exceptional examples of recycled and sustainably harvested goods. Fair Trade Certification does not only signify living wage standards for artisans worldwide, it also means that strict environmental regulations are in place. Fair trade discourages deforestation and the use of harmful chemicals, and encourages organic farming techniques, recycling post-consumer waste, the use of sustainably harvested natural materials, and the protection of natural resources.
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