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The more you learn about human trafficking, the more you realize it penetrates nearly everything we buy.  The problem can seem overwhelming but we shouldn’t let our minds and actions be weighed down.  Just by becoming more aware of the issues we can gradually change our thought process and that will translate into what we do and what products we buy.  Instead of thinking, “Wow! What a great deal!” I will slowly start to think, “I wonder why this is so cheap? Was it made by slaves?”  Companies sell cheap products because we want cheap products.  However, the  more we can raise awareness about exploitation and injustice, the more we can change mindsets about what a “good deal” is.  You can read more about this on the Human Trafficking Project blog.

To get you started thinking about buying from ethical supply chains, check out the Ethical Style blog (All of their tips aren’t related to fair trade but it’s interesting) and Free2Work.  You can also rest assured that all products you buy on Stop Traffick Fashion are ethically produced and, even better, they support survivors of human trafficking.

Remember, we can’t change the world today but our small steps will add up!

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