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Sarah Culler
Fair Trade Olive Oil Cake Recipe
No CommentsRead moreFair Trade Olive Oil Cake As Fair Trade ingredients are becoming available in more and more grocery and specialty stores,…
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Sarah Culler
Fair Trade in Action Part 2: The Art of Block Printing
1 CommentRead moreRead how fair trade helps keep the art of block printing alive in northern India and the impact it has on artisans’ lives. Plus, get a detailed account of the many intricate steps of block carving and block printing.
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Sarah Culler
India: Fair Trade in Action Part 1
No CommentsRead moreIn October we traveled to India to visit the block-print artisans of Jubilee Traders. See fair trade in action and learn about our growing relationships with these extremely talented artisans. It was such a great experience to be a part of their world, if only for a few days!
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Sarah Culler
Fair Trade Month
No CommentsRead moreOctober is Fair Trade Month! It’s time to celebrate! There are tons of ways you can join the festivities this month. Check out some great giveaways from cool fair trade organizations.
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Sarah Culler
How to Become a Fair Trade University: An Inside Look
No CommentsRead moreHi! I’m Ben – I work at Fair Trade Winds Stony Brook and I’m a sophomore at SUNY Geneseo.  I…
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Sarah Culler
The Faces of Fair Trade
No CommentsRead moreTwice a year we travel to New York City for the NyNow Gift Show. We rely on these short, but action-packed, trips to keep growing our connections with our fair trade partners. They are the direct connection to all the artisans who make the products we carry and are an important part of making fair trade what it is – they too are the faces of fair trade.
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Sarah Culler
10 Reasons to Shop Fair Trade
No CommentsRead moreHere are 10 reasons to shop fair trade you might not have thought of. Fair trade is more than just a marketing ploy used to sell more products. When we buy fair trade products we know they truly have a positive impact.
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Sarah Culler
Malia Designs: Fighting Human Trafficking in Cambodia
No CommentsRead moreIn the first installment of our “Conversations” series, we interview the founder of Malia Designs. She talks about her recent visit to Cambodia, how they develop new products and the important work their partner NGO does to stop human trafficking.
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Sarah Culler
Haitian Metal Art: A Dream to Succeed
No CommentsRead moreIt’s Cactus takes the time to truly connect with every individual they work with, appreciating the unique approach and creativity of each metal artist. One artist named Cineus says, “My dream is to succeed in all activities I undertake in my like as an artist and as a person.” Read how It’s Cactus makes this possible.
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Sarah Culler
Felt Birdhouses: Brighten your Backyard
No CommentsRead moreWhat better way to welcome some winged beauties into your yard than with a whimsical felt birdhouse? They are made entirely with sustainably harvested materials and the birds love them! Read more to see a before and after of a birdhouse in action.