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Women & Fair Trade

Women are incredibly important in the global agriculture system! Supporting gender equality and the development of women leaders in farmer organizations is a key piece of Fairtrade’s work to make global trade fair for everyone involved. What does this look like? Here are a few examples: - Fairtrade Standards that prohibit discrimination based on gender or marital status, prohibit sexual harassment or abuse, and require farmer organizations to develop a gender equality policy - Women’s Leadership Schools that strengthen the business skills of women farmers

Paulette Bertrand2023-03-11T23:58:39+00:00March 11, 2023|Clothing, Fair Trade, MAFTTI, Mankato, Sustainable Development|

Sustainability is Top Trend for 2023

Fair Trade America WASHINGTON – Dec. 13, 2022 – Fairtrade America – the world’s most recognized label for social justice and sustainability – today shared five key trends the organization expects will drive consumer choices and brand action in 2023. Despite inflation and rising prices on products we use everyday, from gas to groceries, research shows that many consumers are still making thoughtful choices while shopping, choosing products that align with their values. As these consumers become increasingly interested in and informed about supply chains, sourcing and product sustainability, brands will need to invest in practices that drive loyalty among Read More

Paulette Bertrand2022-12-31T21:49:48+00:00December 31, 2022|Fair Trade, MAFTTI, Mankato, Sustainable Development|

E.L.F. BEAUTY is joining #FairTradeCertified

People made your makeup. E.l.f. Beauty can now certify that they are well treated E.l.f. Beauty is the first cosmetics brand to partner with Fair Trade USA to certify its manufacturing facilities. Now, other brands in the $550 billion beauty sector can follow. You can buy Fair Trade coffee, chocolate, and bananas. But what about your lipstick and eyeliner? Since 1998, Fair Trade USA has certified products that meet its standards for the working conditions in its supply chain. Initially, it worked largely with farmers, but it has since expanded to laborers in other sectors, including apparel. On September Read More

Paulette Bertrand2022-12-31T21:16:40+00:00October 25, 2022|Fair Trade, MAFTTI, Mankato, Sustainable Development|

Shop Fair Trade Certified

We’re excited to announce the launch of the new fairtradecertified.org website! The new website streamlines the information you need, like figuring out who offers Fair Trade Certified products and where to buy them. Tell you friends to join our community, and take a look at our recent blog articles! Shop fair Trade here: https://www.fairtradecertified.org/our-community/shop-fair-trade/

Paulette Bertrand2022-10-16T16:56:19+00:00October 1, 2022|Fair Trade, MAFTTI, Mankato, Sustainable Development|

Seven years on

Paul Renshaw, MAFTTI Chair, has compiled some “ruminations” seven years after the founding of MAFTTI and in advance of the 5th Anniversary celebration of Mankato’s status as a ‘Fair Trade Town’ in October, 2016. Paul's reflections are here. Picture: Paul & Arlene Renshaw at the first Sustainability Expo, MSU, April 2014

icadmin2022-03-18T16:07:19+00:00June 30, 2016|Fair Trade Towns, MAFTTI, Mankato|