4 Things You May Not Know About Fair Trade
There are some facts, that you probably didn't know about Fair Trade Production: 1.Fair Trade delivers more money to the people who produce your clothing. Fair Trade aims to help individuals, specifically at the most labor intensive points in the supply chain, retain more value and improve their lives. In addition to regional wage and price requirements, as covered in the Fair Trade standards, farmers and workers earn an additional Fair Trade financial premium to invest in their communities. This is typically around 5 percent of the manufactured price of a garment. 2. Empowerment and equal rights are at the heart of Fair Trade, with an emphasis on supporting women. Another aim of Fair Trade is to put farmers and workers in the driver’s seat, and help them achieve a voice and position of p…