For our Shopping for a Change friends, here are 5 quick talking points on how fair trade is the powerful purchasing and ethical model to continue following.
- Fair Trade helps farmers and workers earn a living by allocating more of your money to where it’s most needed.
- Fair Trade supports women through equal pay and equal rights while providing healthcare and business opportunities.
- Environmental Fair Trade standards are strict; farmers must set targets and track progress in reducing water, waste and energy usage.
- Fair trade offers a supportive work environment where employees are fairly compensated, creating a high satisfaction and low turnover rate.
- Fair trade certified products are readily available online and in stores near you.
Shopping for a Change offers exquisite, environmentally friendly accessories. This summer, shop our handmade, special occasion items for you or someone you love. SFAC fair trade artisans specialize in the use of natural, sustainable materials. You will find gorgeous one-of-a-kind purses, scarves and belts crafted from the finest alpaca, cashmere, linen, cotton, and wool. Artisans employ a variety of techniques from knitting, to leather & metal smithing–making your purchase unique. Vintage fabrics, netting and pop-tops are among the recycled materials used in our original collections. At Shopping for a Change, you can feel good about your accessory purchase without sacrificing beauty or ethics.
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