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:

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Fair Trade International

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Equal Exchange

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Fair for Life

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Fair Trade USA

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

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Fair Trade Federation

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World Fair Trade Organization

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For ethical certifications, look for the following:

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Rainforest Alliance Certified

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Green America Certified Business

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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Certified

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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified

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Certified B Corporation

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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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Learn more with these easy guides to ethical certifications: