What is fair trade?

• Fair trade is form of international trade that gives farmers the opportunity to get out of poverty. 
• It guarantees fair market prices and sustainable business practices. 
• It makes possible investment by producers in their communities and farms and allows farmers compete in the international marketplace. 
• Fair Trade Certification labeling allows consumers to identify and support (through the purchase of their products) fair, equitable and sustainable business & trading policies, thus ensuring the producers will earn a fair profit.

Fair trade principles include the following:

• A fair price:  Farmers are guaranteed a minimum price on their goods, and are guaranteed an additional price for organic products.They are also eligible for pre-harvest credit 
• Fair labor conditions:  Safe work place, no forced child labor, living wages, freedom of association.
• Direct trade:  Fewer middle men between the farmers/producers and retailers helps ensure greater profits for farmers.
• Democratic and transparent organizations:  Farmers collectively decide how they invest revenue. 
• Community development:  A portion of revenue supports the community; it may be invested in scholarships, quality improvement, or social and business development.
• Environmental sustainability:  No harmful agrochemicals and genetically modified organisms or GMOs. This protects farmer health and preserves the ecosystem.

What items can be fair trade certified?

As of 08/14/2013, the following products may be Fair Trade Certified in the U.S. If a product that is sold by Bulk Green Cleaners is not Fair Trade Certified, this could be because no such certification exists for the product or it's ingredients, or because the ingredients are sourced in the U.S.  Please reveiew the list below to become familiar with the types of products that are applicable to fair trade certification.

• Apparel and Linens
• Sports-Balls
• Body Care Ingredients
• Vanilla & Extracts
• Nuts & Oilseeds
• Spirits & Wine
• Beans, Grains & Rice
• Coffee & Tea
• Cocoa and chocolate
• Herbs & Spices
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Sugar & Honey
• Flowers & Plants

Please see the following link for more of the most up-to-date information:

Click Here to visit the official Fair Trade USA website