This is a school in Peru funded by Fair Trade.
“Awe Sum Organics offers Organic and Fair Trade USA Certified fruit! We feel it is important to give back to the local communities that are involved in growing, harvesting, packing, and shipping our Awe Sum Organic fruit. Since 2015, through the sale of our Awe Sum Organic Fair Trade and Fair for Life Certified fruit, over $1.4 million US dollars have been collected by Awe Sum Organics and distributed back to the local communities where our organic fruit is produced,” said David Posner, President, CEO and Founder of Awe Sum Organics.
From the sales of Awe Sum Organic’s BB #:157008 Fair Trade Certified organic grapes, apples, and pears so far from January 2020 through April 2021, we have collected over $88,000 in Fair Trade Community Development Funds to be sent back to the local communities and workers in our supply chains to invest into projects to address their needs and improve their lives.
Fair Trade USA Reveals Greater Shifts Toward Transparent and Ethical Sourcing in First Quarter
Commitment to fair trade sourcing gains traction in retail, packaged goods, and sustainable seafood
Published 04-28-21
Submitted by Fair Trade USA
OAKLAND, Calif., April 28, 2021 /CSRwire/ – Today, Fair Trade USA® – the leading certifier of fair trade products in North America – released its round-up of new commitments and product launches in the first quarter. As the pressing need for more social and environmental justice continues to surface during COVID-19, brands and retailers are stepping up and implementing initiatives, like fair trade, that support supply chain equity and sustainability. By making commitments to fair trade and launching new products, brands and retailers make Fair Trade Certified goods more widely available, meaning farmers, workers, and fishers receive the support they need to overcome adversity and create more sustainable livelihoods.
Spring has sprung. Photo: Annie Spratt//Unsplash
The days are growing longer and the water is getting warmer, meaning it’s time to stash your winter suit and switch to a less obtrusive option. Springsuit wetsuits are typically more flexible, more comfortable, and come in a variety of different styles, so it’s easy to find a suit best suited to your needs. As more women find their way to surfing, the wetsuit options continue to expand and there are a number of springsuits designed specifically with lady sliders in mind. I took into consideration what makes a solid springsuit and set out to find the best suits in the business. Here are nine of my favorites.
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Cornell Lab: Shade-Grown Coffee Could Help Save Birds
Cornell Lab of Ornithology News:
ITHACA, NY The message about the bird-conservation benefits of shade-grown coffee may not be getting through to the people most likely to respond birdwatchers.
A team of researchers from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Virginia Tech surveyed birdwatchers to learn if they drank shade-grown coffee and, if not, why not. Their findings were published today in the journal
“One of the most significant constraints to purchasing bird-friendly coffee among those surveyed was a lack of awareness,” said Alicia Williams, lead author and former research assistant at the Cornell Lab and Virginia Tech. “I was surprised to see that only 9 percent of those surveyed purchased bird-friendly certified coffee and less than 40 percent were familiar with it.”