The holidays are quickly approaching and it's time to ask yourself: what kind of impact do you want your consumer dollars to make this shopping season?
Your buck's best bet is buying products made by Fair Trade artisans. Fair trade is a worldwide movement that connects the producer with merchants that are willing to pay a fair price for their products. Fair trade products do not use underpaid labor such as children, sweat shops or other exploitative labor practices. Fair Trade increases the quality of life for the person who makes us such wonderful gifts to give our family and friends.
All my favorite little friends will be receiving Fair Trade toys this year. The toys sold on Green-living.com are handmade out of eco-friendly materials and dyes. Each product is unique in color scheme and individuality, giving each toy its own personality for personal playtime that can't be matched. Also, there won't be a recall on the Elephant Marionette for toxic paint.
By giving Fair Trade gifts, we are building the global community. Our consumer dollar is an investment! Don't forget to pack the stockings with Fair Trade coffee and other products (like chocolate) on the Global Exchange online store.
