Fairtrade Devon
posted by Cptn
Devon has been awarded Fairtrade status, with at least two Fairtrade products available in at least 140 shops and served in 104 local cafés/catering establishments throughout the county, and a number of employees use Fairtrae products in their canteens, vending machines and other places.
The move to Fairtrade started in November last year, and now the position has been ratified by the Fairtrade Foundation.
The council press release says: “Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. By requiring companies to pay a fair price and an additional social premium, Fairtrade addresses the injustices of conventional markets which traditionally discriminate against the poorest producers. Fairtrade producers also address inequalities within their communities, for example by combating child labour and by making sure women are represented on decision-making bodies.
“Schools and colleges from all over Devon stepped up to support the campaign including Exeter College, East Devon College, Ivybridge Community College, Teignmouth Community College and Axe Valley Community College. Exeter University gained its Fairtrade status in March. Churches and community groups are also actively involved.”
Visit the Fairtrade Devon site for more details and who’s taken up the Fairtrade mantle.
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October 20th, 2008
