Last Update: April 2007
Shopping with a conscience can be troubling in today's ethically challenged retail system. Fortunately there are many companies that believe human rights, the environment, and truly fair trade do not have to be sacrificed to bring consumers goods they need and want.
My hope is that this guide will help you shop with ease knowing your purchases are making peace with the earth, and not another collective blow to her fabric. This guide focuses on online fair trade stores.
As a reminder, check your local listings for fair trade stores first. Shopping locally helps your community and conserves precious resources.
My Favorite Online Fair Trade Stores
A Greater Gift www.agreatergift.orgA project of SERRV International, A Greater Gift has jewelry, housewares, clothing and fair trade chocolate! Product Highlight: Divine Fair Trade Milk Chocolate Bars ,5 bars for $5.00 or a case of 30 for $23.00! Now that should satisfy your chocolate craving... Gift sets and other chocolate varieties are available. |
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Ananse Village www.anansevillage.comBeads, children's books, instruments, crafts and much more from the Mendocino coast of Africa! Product Highlight: African Decorative Masks, $29.00 |
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Bright Hope International www.brighthope.orgShop by group you want to help: Farmers, handicapped, prisoners, urban poor and women. Great gifts! Product Highlight: 4 Candle Tea Light Set, $6.50 |
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Casa Bonampak www.casabonampak.comLatin American Fair Trade store. Product Highlight: Zapatista Honey, 23oz, $10.95 |
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Global Exchange Store store.gxonlinestore.org/One of the largest online fair trade stores around! Features artists and products from around the globe. Product Highlight: Fair Trade Gift packs, $10-60 |
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Green Pages (Co-op America) www.greenpages.orgOne of the oldest and well-respected resources for environmental, fair trade and organic retailers. Sustainable building materials, organic clothing, financial investing with a conscience--it's all in the Green Pages! Product Highlight: Co-op America membership, $20-(How ever much you can afford) |
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Kusikuy Clothing Company www.kusikuy.comGorgeous organic Alpaca wool clothing from Bolivia! Modern and traditional styles for the whole family. Product Highlight: Yarn and Natural Buttons, .36 to $12. |
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Lucuma Designs www.lucuma.comContemporary fine crafts and fair trade gifts from Peruvian artists and designers. Their specialty is gourd carving. Product Highlights: Petite Gourd Ornaments, $5.95-7.95 |
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Maya Works www.mayaworks.orgHandcrafted by Mayan women throughout Latin America. Product Highlight:
Mayan Bags, $3.00-$40.00 |
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No Sweat Apparel www.nosweatapparel.com
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Union Jean Company www.unionjeancompany.comUnion made jeans. Specializing in mensware. Product Highlight:
Men's Denim Jeans, $29.95 |
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Fair Trade Coffee
Let's say it all together, "Starbucks sucks!" Please support Fair Trade coffee.
Dean's Beans (FTF) www.deansbeans.comCertified organic, kosher, fair trade coffee. Product Highlight: Design Your Blend, $6.00/Lb. |
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Equal Exchange (IFTA, FTC) www.equalexchange.comEqual Exchange is one of the oldest and well-known fair trade organizations. Their products are widely available at grocers and co-ops around the country, so shop local if you can. If you are living in the boonies, you can order online! Product Highlight: Bulk Organic Coffee, $43.50 / 5 Lb. Bag. |
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Higher Grounds (FTF) www.javaforjustice.orgFair trade organic coffee from Chiapas, Mexico. Product Highlight: Fair Trade Eco Tour |
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Peace Coffee (FTF) www.peacecoffee.comFair Trade, shade grown, organic coffee from around the globe. Product Highlight: Peace Coffee Bike Socks, $8.99 |
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Fair Trade Organizations
Co-op America |
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Oxfam International |
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Fair Trade Federation |
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Fair Trade Resource Network |
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TransFair USA: Fair Trade Certified |
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Global Exchange |
Did I leave out an important organization or retailer? Let me know!