frequently asked questions
What is the difference between fair trade and Fairtrade?
The principles of fair trade are: a fair price paid for the product, ethical working conditions, environmental sustainability, direct longterm relationships with producers, and community support.
Fairtrade is a specific certification and labelling that is verified by Fairtrade International and the Fairtrade Labelling Organization (FLO). In general, Fairtrade products are from small producers that are located in southern hemisphere countries.
Fairtrade is a specific certification and labelling that is verified by Fairtrade International and the Fairtrade Labelling Organization (FLO). In general, Fairtrade products are from small producers that are located in southern hemisphere countries.
Does Fair Trade Calgary support products that do not
have the Fairtrade mark?
have the Fairtrade mark?
Fair Trade Calgary believes in recognizing all the good work to support producers in a respectful, fair and ethical way.
Though only the Fairtrade products can count towards attaining Calgary’s Fair Trade Town status, we want to recognize, celebrate and support businesses that support direct-trade, carry products that are certified by other fair trade labels, or work with local producers.
Though only the Fairtrade products can count towards attaining Calgary’s Fair Trade Town status, we want to recognize, celebrate and support businesses that support direct-trade, carry products that are certified by other fair trade labels, or work with local producers.
Does Fair Trade Calgary support the Calgary community?
Fair Trade Calgary would like to continue to support the connections of Calgary businesses, schools and community and social groups with fair trade producers so that we can continue to grow the base of businesses who offer fair trade products.
Having an ongoing Fair Trade Calgary network available to help businesses or groups who aspire to get in touch with fair trade suppliers is a long-term vision that would continue into 2017 and beyond.
Having an ongoing Fair Trade Calgary network available to help businesses or groups who aspire to get in touch with fair trade suppliers is a long-term vision that would continue into 2017 and beyond.
What can I do to support Fairtrade?
IN YOUR HOME
Buy Fairtrade products for your home whenever you can – coffee, tea, hot chocolate, sugar, chocolate, bananas, avocados, spices, olive oil, coconut oil, dried fruit, sports balls, wine & spirits, skin care products, the list is of available products is growing!
Check out http://www.cftn.ca to get a complete list of products available in Canada.
Check out http://www.cftn.ca to get a complete list of products available in Canada.
AT YOUR WORKPLACE
Serve fair trade products in the staff room and give fair trade gifts on special occasions! If your business or institution does large-scale procurement, look into sourcing fair trade in bulk.
AT YOUR FAVOURITE EATING & SHOPPING PLACES
Talk to your favorite coffee shop or grocery store about fair trade. More and more businesses are interested in serving the ethical consumer market! Consider being a Community Ambassador to collect information about the local businesses in your community that are supporting fair trade and have these businesses recognized as part of the 2017 Fair Trade Calgary Campaign.
AT YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP
Many denominations have made a commitment to serving fair trade coffee and sugar after services. Has your congregation acted on this?
IN YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL OR YOUR CAMPUS
Tell your local school or college administration about the Fair Trade Schools program, and how they can learn more about fair trade and switch to fair trade products.
IN YOUR CITY OR TOWN
Tell your councillor, mayor, MLA or MP about Fair Trade Towns. Let’s make Calgary the next Fair Trade Town in Canada in 2016!
WITH YOUR TEAM, CLASS, OR STAFF
Fair trade apparel is the next big thing! Look into sourcing Fairtrade cotton t-shirts and other garments as they become available.
If you, your church, your school, your business or your community are supporting fair trade through commitment to action, please share this with us by telling us your story at fairtradecalgary@gmail.com.
