Feb
02
2012
Ethical Fashion for Valentine’s Day
Melissa Ethical Fashion 2
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. As you celebrate your friends and the people you love, don’t forget that your purchases make an impact on people around the world. Here are some ethical shopping ideas to help your gifts show love for the world. But first, most of your won’t be shopping for yourselves, so click the envelope to email this post to your family or significant other. We’ll start with some classics and end with some ethical fashion. Show love to your friends with these valentines and fair trade mini-chocolates. The ultimate ethical classic: a heart shaped box of fair tradeRead more
Nov
29
2011
A Positive Step For Nestle
Emily Everyday Abolitionist, Fair Trade 0
According to NPR, Nestle has hired the Fair Labor Association to send independent assessors into the Ivory Coast and map their coca supply chain. This is a great first step for Nestle to address child labor and slave labor in the chocolate industry. Thanks Nestle!
May
23
2011
Customize Your Own Fair Trade Chocolate Creations
Melissa Everyday Abolitionist, Fair Trade 0
It’s no secret that STF love fair trade chocolate. We love it, love it, love it. There’s a chance that we also like having our specific preferences and whims catered to. There’s nothing so wrong with getting your way—especially when there’s chocolate involved. And that, friends, is why we love Chocri. Chocri lets you create your own fully customized fair trade chocolate bars—and they are delicious. You can choose from white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or a milk/white combo. Then you pick what toppings and mix-ins to add. They have banana chips, mango cubes, chili peppers, bourbon vanilla, seaRead more