How to Shop Ethically
A Beginner's Guide to Ethical Shopping
New to ethical shopping? Welcome to the adventure! Whatever led you here, you are probably wondering what to do next. And if you searched the web for answers, you may also feel overwhelmed. But the good news is shopping ethically does not have to be difficult, time consuming, expensive or overwhelming. You can start simply and still make a difference. And we are here to help get you started on your journey.
Find answers to your questions below:
What is Ethical Shopping & Fair Trade?
ETHICAL SHOPPING means buying products made without exploiting people, animals or the environment. (Learn more.)
FAIR TRADE is a way of doing business that ensures that workers at all levels of the supply chain are paid fairly. (Learn more.)
Why Shop Ethically?
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You can know you avoided supporting forced labor or exploitation in the products you buy.
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You get to support causes such as fighting human trafficking, and giving a hand up to widows and refugees.
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You will treasure each product you purchase because you will know who made it and the story behind it.