Are "fair trade" coffee and other products available in your...

Are "fair trade" coffee and other products available in your community? Are they available on your campus? Would you be interested in checking out the "action guide" of the TransFair Web site at http://www.transfairusa.org/content/support/campus.php (or some similar organization, found by typing "fair trade coffee campus" on your browser) and beginning a local campaign to adopt fair trade products on your campus?

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Key Concepts

Fair Trade

Fair trade is a system of trading that emphasizes equitable relationships between producers and consumers. It ensures that producers in developing countries receive a fair price for their goods and work under sustainable conditions. This concept is not only about ethical pricing but also about promoting social and environmental standards within production processes.

Ethical Consumerism

Ethical consumerism is the practice of purchasing products and services that are produced in a manner that takes into account social, environmental, and economic factors. It involves consumers making informed choices that contribute to sustainable development, fair labor practices, and environmental stewardship.

Community and Campus Activism

Community and campus activism involves organizing and mobilizing local groups to drive change through collective action. This kind of activism encourages individuals to advocate for practices, such as the adoption of fair trade products, that align with ethical values and can transform local markets and social policies.

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