Ethical/Fair Trade Certifications

Which Ones to Look For

Here are fair trade and ethical certifications to look for on products:

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For fair trade products, look for the following certifications:

Fair Trade International

Equal Exchange

Fair for Life

Fair Trade USA

Or buy from businesses who are members of the following organizations:

Fair Trade Federation

World Fair Trade Organization

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For ethical certifications, look for the following:

Rainforest Alliance Certified

Green America Certified Business

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Certified

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified

Certified B Corporation

(NOTE: While certifications are a great way to decide which brand to buy, we also both promote and buy from many brands without certifications. To understand why, read this explanation from The Honest Consumer: "Looking Beyond Fair Trade Certified."

Learn more with these easy guides to ethical certifications:

Brightly

"Ethical Labels to Look For."

Still Being Molly

"How to Know if a Brand is Ethical."

Fair Trade Winds

"Guide to Fair Trade Labels"

Good on You

"Ethical Fashion Certifications & Standards: What Do the Labels Mean?"

The Good Trade

"Conscious Living 101: What's In a Label?"

Business With Purpose

"Ethical Terminologies Explained"

A Beginner's Guide to Ethical Shopping: How to Find Ethical & Fair Trade Products

Ethical/Fair Trade Certifications

Which Ones to Look For

Here are fair trade and ethical certifications to look for on products:

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(NOTE: While certifications are a great way to decide which brand to buy, we also both promote and buy from many brands without certifications. To understand why, read this explanation from The Honest Consumer: "Looking Beyond Fair Trade Certified."

Learn more with these easy guides to ethical certifications:

Beginner's Guide to Ethical Shopping Our Mission

Blogs to Follow Website Policy

Church Shopping Guide Contact Us

Fair Trade Events

Fair Trade Fundraisers

Fair Trade Shops Near You

Fair Trade Weddings

Host a Fair Trade Festival

Master List of Ethical Shopping Guides

Start & Grow a Social Good Shop

Wholesale Brands

Ethical/Fair Trade Certifications

Which Ones to Look For

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(NOTE: While certifications are a great way to decide which brand to buy, we also both promote and buy from many brands without certifications. To understand why, read this explanation from The Honest Consumer: "Looking Beyond Fair Trade Certified."

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