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Pay a penny more for a better world?

cyberfluf @cyberfluf (4996) • Netherlands 19 Feb 10

When I go shopping I try to buy as much honest products as I get. Biological food, fairtrade but also beauty products that haven't been tested on animals and with as little chemicals as possible. I don't mind paying a bit more...

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Do you shop with ethics in mind?

nancygibson @nancygibson (3736) • France 1 Feb 09

Just curious, as we are all different. When you go shopping, whether its for food, clothes or anything else, do you always think about the ethics of the item you ae buying? For example, when you buy food, do you consider...

take responsibility

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Fair trade cola

jend80 @jend80 (2071) • United Kingdom 28 Aug 08

just read about a newish cola called Ubuntu - first ever fair trade cola apprently. Has anyone here tried it? How many people would give up Coke or Pepsi for it and/or pay more so that the sugar workers get a fair wage? I try...

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Will you try fairtrade products?

Foxfire1875 @Foxfire1875 (2010) 26 Feb 08

This is fairtrade fortnight in uk, so will you take a chance and try some or maybe you already buy fairtrade? Here is the webiste for more info www.fairtrade.org.uk I'm proud of the fact that Edinburgh became a fairtrade...

all trade should be fair

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anyone else love Hotel Chocolat

Galena @Galena (9110) 9 Mar 07

there's one near me, and it's all so delicious and wonderful.

quality chocolate

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Fairtrade - Is it good or bad?

janytt @janytt (146) • Norway 28 Dec 06

I agree with the principals behind Fairtrade, but still I doubt that this is any good for the poor peoples around the world! Ex. coffee: Fairtrade secure better payment for farmers who are a member. Since they get better paid,...