As I have met with fair trade factories and farms internationally, I have often heard, “When the certification auditors come, two-thirds of the workforce runs out the back door." This cheekily ...
Sustainable fashion has a definition that’s hard to pin down. While some say that wool is natural and biodegradable, others would argue that the amount of water, grain and deforestation required for ...
With rows filled with groceries and stores lined with promotions for their new sales, we often forget how the products we buy landed on our shelves. A large portion of the products we buy are at the ...
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As part of Fairtrade Fortnight 2025 (22 September – 5 October), local charity Community Supporters is proud to announce that ...