Randalls closure, COVID woes shutter fair trade shop in The Woodlands
Randalls closure, COVID woes shutter fair trade shop By Jeff Forward, Staff writer Rebecca Schner opened her fair trade gift shop New Lotus Moon in 2018 with the hopes the small store would add a vibrant ...
Holiday boutique underway at Darien Nature Center
The boutique will support Handcrafting Justice and the fair-trade market run by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd in New York. HandCrafting Justice provides access to fair-trade markets for unique, handmade goods ...
Photos: Fair Trade store
Shoppers love beautiful Free Trade items Sally Strasser of Taleo Handmade shows of hand made crafts from Laos and Vietnam at the Fair Trade store set up at the Delmar Presbyterian Church on Friday in Delmar. ...
Darien Nature Center market to support Handcrafting Justice
As members of the Fair Trade Federation, Handcrafting Justice follows the basic principles of fair trade: Paying a fair wage; offering employees opportunities for advancement; engaging in environmentally ...
In Better Hands Fair Trade shop works to fight child trafficking
The In Better Hands Fair Trade Shop sells fair trade products that go toward providing funding for the organization. Fair Trade means that all the goods sold are made without sweatshop or slave labor and the ...
Photos: Fair trade sale
The event his held to give a space for those selling fair trade goods so they can reach out to the community an educate the public on fair trade products and how the products supports poorer people around the ...
Entrepreneurs use their business savvy for good
Hendricks' business supports fair-trade artisans and fights human trafficking through a curated collection of authentic pieces. ... Jessica Hendricks, the founder of The Brave Collection, a fair-trade line of ...
Houston company builds blockchain network to verify products are fair trade, sustainable
By Andrea Leinfelder, Staff writer A Houston company is building a blockchain network to verify that products marketed as fair trade or sustainable are actually sourced from companies paying their workers living ...
Babin: Texans deserve fair trade and border security [Opinion]
Texans deserve fair trade and border security By Brian Babin The relationship between the United States and Mexico, along with the future of trade, immigration and border security policy between the two nations, ...
Tuesday letters: Vitamins, diplomacy, fair trade
Fullerton, Magnolia Fair trade Regarding “Chamber challenge fades against Trump” (Page B6, Saturday), President Trump at the G-7 brings out the facts he has tried to address since he was running for ...
Former Darien residents featured in Whole Foods’ fall campaign
Taste always has to win,” he said, noting Little Secrets uses high-quality, fair-trade ingredients and quality chocolate.
West Elm stores celebrate fair trade with craft workshop
Diane Cowen Learn a new craft and support fair trade at West Elm during its conscious craft workshop 11 a.m.... October is Fair Trade Month and West Elm stores will participate in the crafting event in which ...
Saratoga gift shop rooted in fair trade
The fair trade philosophy is to support artisans and farmers from developing countries who are socially and economically marginalized. ... In the process, the couple began making fair trade business connections ...
Trump announces 'a much more fair' trade deal with Mexico
"It makes it a much more fair bill." ... "The announcement will come as some relief in Texas, where trade with Mexico and Canada accounts for close to 1.1 million jobs, according to the U.S. ... For now Canada is not in the trade agreement.
Trump to EU leaders: We want a ’fair trade deal’
By Ken Thomas and Paul Wiseman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told European leaders Wednesday that the U.S. wants a “fair trade deal” with the European Union as both sides sought to ...
A guide to the fair trade labels
By Tara Duggan A guide to the fair trade labels Several new labels that address working conditions at farms are beginning to appear on food products, joining more established certifications like Fair Trade USA. ...
Fair-trade market of Conroe’s First Christian Church makes an impact both globally and locally
First Christian Church’s fair-trade market makes an impact both globally and locally By Sondra Hernandez, Staff writer Senior Minister Wayne Ivey calls the Chalice Abbey Fair Trade Market at First Christian ...
Dunphy: Everyone wins with Fair Trade
The Fair Trade movement is working to change this tragic scenario. ... Fair Trade is by no means limited to the production of cocoa. ... Fair Trade is all about ending exploitation.
U.S. seafood gets fair trade seal
Fair trade certification status, which is conferred by independent groups to denote environmental sustainability and fair working conditions, has been around for years. ... Packaged products can then bear a "...
Athletes, leaders personify Fair Trade in portrait series
The “We Wear Fair Trade” project officially debuts on Fashion Revolution Day. ... Pro climber Chris Sharma wears Fair Trade for Prana clothing. ... Designer John Moore wearing Fair Trade for Outernknown.