Fair Trade fortnight, for those who did not realise starts today the 23rd of February.
Let’s celebrate the difference Fair Trade makes to artisans and producers in developing countries. Fair Trade makes a tangible difference in peoples lives for the better. Fair Trade creates a sustainable income for disadvantaged people whom otherwise would be working in sweat shops [...]
Archive for February, 2009
Celebrate Fair Trade fortnight 10% discount
Posted in Fair trade fashion, tagged Conscious consumer, development, discount, empower, ethical, fair trade, Fair trade fortnight, shopping, special offer, sustainable on February 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Conscious Consumer events 2009
Posted in EVENTS, General, tagged Conscious consumer, craft fair, ethical, EVENTS, fair trade, shopping, women on February 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Another year and I am highly motivated to jump on my soap box (anyone who has met me know’s what I mean) and chew anyone’s ear who will listen to the stories behind the products and the difference we all can make in someone else’s life, even as simple as a purchase. Don’t forget I [...]
Empowering women through Fair Trade
Posted in General, gender, women's issues, tagged Charity, Conscious consumer, discrimination, empowerment of women, environment, ethical, fair trade, Fair trade fortnight, globalisation, inequality, International women's day, poverty, purchase power, self-esteem, shopping, sustainable, women, women's issues on February 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Why is Fair Trade important to women? Around 70% of the 1.3 billion people who live in extreme poverty are women and girls. For, too many of these women these statistics mean a life of grinding poverty and few opportunities.
Poverty traps women in multiple layers of discrimination and hinders their ability to claim their rights. Not only [...]
Ethical Valentine’s Gifts
Posted in Fair trade fashion, General, tagged Conscious consumer, ethical, fair trade, gifts, love, men, shopping, valentine, women on February 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Share your love… What better way to show your love for someone by buying a gift that shows you care for others too. Here’s a selection of ideas from the conscious consumer and as we like to share our love too we will gift wrap any valentine’s gifts for free. Just write ‘valentine’ and order [...]
