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April is Earth Month

Earth Month takes place in April every year. This annual awareness month is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for change around the issues most impacting our planet! Throughout Earth Month, environmental leaders and activists all around the world present plans, strategies, and solutions for mitigating and preventing further damage to the planet and its resources. Earth Month, which surrounds the all-important Earth Day on April 22, feels (and arguably is) especially important this year, as our window to make the urgent changes we need to address the climate crisis — from adapting to the damage we can Read More

Paulette Bertrand2023-04-03T03:38:29+00:00April 3, 2023|Fair Trade, MAFTTI, Sustainable Development, Uncategorized|

New Ulm’s Own Reopening

New Ulm’s Own is reopening in their new location on March 3, 2023. They are now in the front portion of 212 N. Minnesota Street in the space previously held by Nadelkunst knitting shop. The amazing new space has much more room for merchandise. They will have a monthly display that tells the story of a certain product or artisan organization. The store is bright, spacious and very accessible. They will also be open one additional day, Thursday, 10:00 to 4:00, as well as the usual Friday and Saturday hours, 10:00 to 4:00.

Paulette Bertrand2023-03-11T23:46:05+00:00March 11, 2023|Fair Trade|

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|

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|