Eating Green: Fair trade is exactly that
You may have seen the term fair trade when you've bought a cup or bag of coffee. Or some bananas, pineapple or chocolate. At least I hope so. If you haven't seen it, start looking. And if you've been wondering what it really means, here you go:
Items that bear a fair trade label are internationally produced and include banana, pineapple, coffee, and chocolate that typically come from developing countries where workers aren't always provided the best conditions. Fair trade labeling assures that farmers are paid better-than-conventional prices, are trained on sustainable agriculture practices, work directly with food cooperatives (co-ops), and are often organic.
Starbucks has initiated some efforts in this are. And they offer some fair trade products. It's a start.
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