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Blog What is Fair Trade? Fair Trade Principle 10: Respect for the Environment | All of the Good Things

Organisations which produce Fair Trade products maximise the use of raw materials from sustainably managed sources in their ranges, buying locally when possible. They use production technologies that seek to reduce energy consumption and where possible use renewable energy technologies that minimise greenhouse gas emissions.

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Blog What is Fair Trade Principle 9: Promote Fair Trade | All of the Good Things
The organisation raises awareness of the aim of Fair Trade and of the need for greater justice in world trade through Fair Trade. It advocates for the objectives and activities of Fair Trade according to the scope of the organisation.

 

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Blog What is Fair Trade? Fair Trade Principle 8 Capacity Building | All of the Good Things

The organisation seeks to increase positive developmental impacts for producers through Fair Trade. Organisations working directly with small producers develop specific activities to help these producers improve their management skills, production capabilities. and access to markets.

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What is Fair Trade? Fair Trade Principle 7: Good Working Conditions

The organisation provides a safe and healthy working environment for employees and/or members. It complies, at a minimum, with national and local laws and International Labor Organisation's conventions on health and safety. Fair Trade organisations are aware of the health and safety conditions of their producer groups.

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Blog What is Fair Trade: Fair Trade Principle 6: No Discrimination. Gender Equality. Freedom of Association.

The organisation does not discriminate in hiring, remuneration, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement. The organisation has a clear policy and plan to promote gender equality and respects the right of all employees to form and join trade unions of their choice and to bargain collectively.

Read more to learn how the Fair Trade movement works against discrimination to alleviate poverty through trade.
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