Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views, Fair Trade Roundups, Global Exchange Fair Trade Campaign, Global Exchange Store Updates on 10th May, 2011 | No Comments
Happy almost World Fair Trade Day! This week our Fair Trade Roundup includes news about how to make the best use of your tweets for World Fair Trade Day (May 14th), what town just went Fair Trade, upcoming event info, and more.
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views, Fair Trade Roundups, Global Exchange Fair Trade Campaign, Global Exchange Store Updates on 4th May, 2011 | No Comments
This week, check out the grand prize winning video that mocks Hershey, find out about some exciting events coming up, and how one business went 100%…twice!
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Posted by Anna Kallett in Global Exchange Store Updates on 14th April, 2011 | 3 Comments
In 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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Posted by Anna Kallett in Global Exchange Store Updates on 16th March, 2011 | 7 Comments
Ever wondered how a fair trade business begins? I got the inside scoop from a friend in the Peace Corps.Of course, it didn’t take long to realize that the recycled prayer mat baskets sold at Global Exchange Fair Trade Stores are the exact same baskets coming from my friend’s Peace Corps project in Senegal. Small world, eh?
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Posted by Anna Kallett in Global Exchange Store Updates on 27th February, 2011 | 5 Comments
In honor of the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day on March 8th, Global Exchange is teaming up with farmer-owned chocolate company Divine Chocolate, to celebrate the women of Divine’s farmer collective, Kuapa Kokoo. This Spring, Divine will be donating a portion of their sales to the Kuapa Kokoo’s Women’s Project; they’re teaching women cocoa farmers how to start small businesses, earn extra family income, and feel tremendous pride. You can show your support by purchasing Divine Chocolate 3.5 oz bars at the San Francisco Global Exchange Store for the month of March, and we’ll give you $1.00 off!
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Global Exchange Store Updates on 1st December, 2010 | No Comments
All Global Exchange members are invited to join us for a Fair Trade Store Holiday Celebration!
We’ll be staying open late to give members the chance to shop for gifts that make a difference while enjoying refreshments and mingling with like minded people.
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