Entries tagged Fair-Trade

1. Sweet tooth truth

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri May 2, 2008 4:15pm PDT for greenpicks

   

   When it comes to buying responsible chocolate, it pays to look at the label before you chomp. Read full post »

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   • Food and Drink,
   • Shopping,
   • Romance,
   • Gifts,
   • Fair-Trade

2. About "fair trade" and why it matters

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Apr 4, 2008 10:12am PDT for greenpicks

   

   Shop for goods that meet standards for labor conditions environmental sustainability. Read full post »

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   • Food and Drink,
   • Shopping,
   • Fair-Trade

3. A blood diamond is forever

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Feb 1, 2008 9:12am PST for greenpicks

   

   Buying diamonds with a clear conscience requires research. Read full post »

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   • Shopping,
   • Fashion,
   • Romance,
   • Fair-Trade

4. Art for sustainability's sake

   By Laeleya Saludez Posted Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:21pm PST for greenpicks

   

   Hand-crafted, sustainable arts make great gifts and help craftspeople in developing nations. Read full post »

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   • Shopping,
   • Crafts,
   • Charity,
   • Fair-Trade

5. Learn before you buy

   By Jill Robinson Posted Tue Nov 27, 2007 11:16pm PST for greenpicks

   

   Worldwatch Institute's new guide helps shoppers make smart choices, now or anytime. Read full post »

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   • Shopping,
   • Tips,
   • Fair-Trade

6. What coffee drinkers can do to help the environment

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:48am PDT for greenpicks

   

   The Coffee and Conversation blog takes green coffee tips well beyond "bring your own mug." Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Food and Drink,
   • Organic,
   • Fair-Trade