Buy Fair, Buy Local is an important phrase in the Fair Trade community.
Buy Fair
Many commodities such as chocolate, sugar and bananas are generally grown and produced in other countries. It is these products that we can (and we think should) try to purchase with Fair Trade certification or derived from fairly traded partnerships. You might be surprised by the variety of Fair Trade products now available: from sports balls to home goods to wine, the list is ever expanding! Check all the products available as Fair Trade.
Buy Local
Some products simply aren’t under the jurisdiction of Fair Trade. We believe that making an effort to purchase these products locally — within 250 miles — is a way to strengthen the local economy and encourage fair practices. For example, buying vegetables from a local farm, or buying pottery from a local potter, gives you the opportunity to visit the producers, talk with them, understand their practices, and reduce the environmental impact of industrial production, packaging, and transportation. Support the shared vision of ethical, sustainable consumerism, by shopping at locally owned establishments that actively support Fair Trade and local producers whenever possible.
Our “Shop in Media” section supports both sides of Buy Fair, Buy Local. Check it out!
