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New Chocolate Flavours from Green & Black’s Organic

November 26, 2013 by Jennifer 2 Comments

I've discovered a lot of fantastic products in my years as Trend Watch writer, but my discovery of Green & Black's Organic chocolate is one of my favourites. I've long been a fan of good chocolate, and this line direct from England is the world's leader in organic and Fair Trade … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Recipes Tagged With: fair trade, Green & Black's, organic chocolate

Coffee and the Art of Cupping

September 30, 2013 by Sonya 1 Comment

Are you like me? Can't start the day off without enjoying a cup of coffee? I usually wake up to the aroma of a fresh brew as hubby gets up earlier than I do. It's a comforting smell that is much more effective on me than any alarm clock.  I love a full-bodied coffee, or like hubby says, "the one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Green Living Tagged With: Aaron De Lazzer, coffee, Costco, Ethical Bean Company, fair trade, Guatemala, organic, Vancouver

Local or Fair Trade?

June 17, 2013 by Samantha 1 Comment

Buying local and fair trade, both are buzzy catch-phrases in the quest for eco-friendly products. But what do they mean, exactly, and which one should you choose? This infographic will give you something to think about, so you can make an informed decision next time you have to make that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Green Living Tagged With: fair trade, local

The Business of Retail

May 9, 2013 by Tracey 11 Comments

I've been mulling and stewing and thinking about the issue big business + retail clothing for a while now, but especially since the recent tragedy of the building that collapsed in Bangladesh over two weeks ago. The death toll is nearing 900 persons, lots of them women. As is the case of every … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, News Stories Tagged With: Bangladesh, building collapse, cheap goods, ethical treatment of people, fair trade, garment industry, Joe Fresh, Rana Plaza, The Children's Place

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