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The main intent of fair trade is of course to provide advantages to the producers, which results in only indirect advantages for the customers. Still, a bit more stability for the globalised world, a better conscience, and of course taking part in making this world a better place, aren't things to be sneezed at.
But there are also some direct advantages: Fair Trade production relies mostly on handcrafting, which results in each piece being unique. Similarly, the resources of Fair Trade foodstuff and cosmetics aren't grown by industrialised farming (heavily using chemical fertiliser and pesticides); instead, it is not uncommon for these products to be certified organic. Also, a big part of Fair Trade (if not the main part) is the information about the products and the producers, which every salesperson in a Fair Trade shop should be able to provide.
To me, the best thing about buying in a Fair Trade shop is the choice of singular 'gems' you rarely find in other shops. Ever heard of purple rice? Or of wild coffee? The weird (but tasty!) chocolate creations by Josef Zotter (Austria) are AFAIK available outside of Fair Trade shops, but I first saw and savoured them in the Fair Trade shop where I work as a volunteer.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y ago- people in cafe now they are helping someone
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∙ 11y agoThe farmers who farm the produce, mainly people in 3rd world countries. Usually they would get payed about 5% of the money from their own produce.
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∙ 12y agowell they would have to charge more because it costs more to buy so they would be earning more money
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Advantages of fair trade?
it allows farmers to get a fair price for there products
Advantages and disadvantages of fair trade?
There are a number of advantages and disadvantages to the fair trade system. Advantages include fair wages, a higher profit, and safer working conditions. Disadvantages of fair trade include the cost of certification and the favoring of co-ops over individuals.
What products are fair trade fruit?
Lots of products are.
How can you persuade others to buy fair trade products?
because if you do persuade others to buy fair trade products the farmers who make the fair trade will earn more money to live.
What is more expensive fair trade products or non- fair trade?
the fair trade products are the ones that are more expensive, non-fair trade products are less expensive because if the owner of the slaves making the products gets little money from around the world he doesnt have to pay his slaves. it's very unkind
What businesses sell Fair Trade products?
There are many different companies that sell Fair Trade products. A few of the most common companies that sell Fair Trade products are Avon, Domino Foods Incorporated, General Mills and many more that are listed on the Fair Trade website under the Products & Partners section.
Which supermarket in the UK first sold fair trade products?
The Co Operative claim to be the leader in the introduction of fair trade products
How do you identifiy fair trade products?
u will find the fair trade simble and thats haw u can tell if its fair trade and if is no fair trade simble its not fair trade
Where come fair trade products come from?
fair trade comes from poor country america
Why is there resistance to fairtrade?
Fair trade products generally cost more than others. In order to commit to fair trade a person has to be prepared to spend more money on certain products. Unfortunately this makes it easy for people to justify buying non-fair-trade products all of the time.
How many fair trade products are there?
over 3,000 products from flowers to coffe.
How are fair trade products transported?
Ships.
