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we are a fair trade town

Let's educate, promote, advocate and collaborate together.

what is fairt rade?

Think fair labour, fair wages and environmental sustainability for the products we buy.

buy fair trade

Support the places and companies that sell Fair Trade Certified (FTC) products.

Edmonton is a Fair Trade Town

Since September 26, 2013 Edmonton has held Fair Trade Town Status. Thanks to engaged and active Edmontonians, Edmonton became the second-largest city in Canada to show its commitment to, and support for, sustainable & ethical trade relationships by becoming a Fair Trade Town.

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Fair Trade Town since September 26, 2013.

Fairtrade co-operatives receive a #FairtradePremiu

Fairtrade co-operatives receive a #FairtradePremium which they can invest in various projects that benefit their community and the environment. ⠀
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Coobana Cooperative in Panama has used a portion of theirs for wildlife conservation projects. They protect endanger turtles by investing in a local NGO, patrolling the beaches at night, and cleaning up the shoreline. They've also allocated a separate fund to help the local population of manatees who suffer from high levels of pollution.⠀
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Choosing #Fairtrade does not only mean supporting fair wages; it also helps protect the environment.⠀
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#4People4Planet 🌱

When you buy #Fairtrade, you are not only supporti

When you buy #Fairtrade, you are not only supporting farmers, but you are also supporting environmental sustainability.⠀
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On top of the Fairtrade Minimum, workers and farmers also receive the Fairtrade Premium, which they can invest toward various projects for the benefit of the community. ⠀
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Many Fairtrade co-operatives choose to invest their Premium in reforestation projects. Planting trees on cleared, degraded land prevents soil erosion and binds and stores carbon dioxide. The trees also improve biodiversity, protect soils, and provide a habitat for indigenous wildlife.⠀
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Sireet OEP, a Fairtrade tea co-op in Kenya, has used their Premium to establish tree nurseries and provide training in reducing deforestation. By the end of 2019, they had planted over 150,000 trees! ⠀
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COOCAFE and COOMPROCOM--Fairtrade coffee co-ops in Central America--have also invested their Premiums in reforestation projects. In Costa Rica, 5,000 hectares have been reforested in Costa Rica. Members of the co-operatives are also planting shade trees on their coffee farms.⠀
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During #FairtradeMonth, let's #chooseFairtrade for the people AND for the planet!⠀
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Here is a list of brands that sell Fairtrade products: https://buff.ly/2WFjeQd⠀
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#4People4Planet 🌱

MAY IS #FAIRTRADEMONTH!⠀ ⠀ Environmental devel

MAY IS #FAIRTRADEMONTH!⠀
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Environmental development and management are just as important as Fairtrade's requirements for labour conditions. In order to sell Fairtrade products, farmers have to improve soil and water quality, manage pests, avoid using harmful chemicals, manage waste, reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and protect biodiversity.⠀
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When you #chooseFairtrade, you are helping to support resilient, sustainable agricultural practices.⠀
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#FAIRTRADE #FORPEOPLE #FORPLANET

May 9th is National Fair Trade Day! During this ha

May 9th is National Fair Trade Day! During this hard time we have seen the impact we can make with people across the nation and globe pull together for the greater good. Even if you're not able to buy Fair Trade during this time, keeping the support and awareness alive will help make a greater future impact. #fairtrade #nationalfairtradeday #awareness #yeg #ftec

Mother's Day is coming up on May 10th and if you w

Mother's Day is coming up on May 10th and if you would like to send some love to your mother while also supporting companies that give back, check out companies that support fair trade! If you're a company that has fair trade products, comment below!⠀
#fairtradeproducts #mothersday #fairtradecanada #fairtradeedmonton #fairtradeyeg #giftsthatgiveback

Happy Earth Day, Everyone! The earth has given us

Happy Earth Day, Everyone! The earth has given us so much and we have to ensure that we take care of it! Support Fair Trade and substainable practices ❤️⠀
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#fairtrade #earthday #happyearthday #lovetheearth #treehugger #gogreen #gofairtrade #fairtradeedmonton #substainability

It's National Volunteer Appreciation Week! We want

It's National Volunteer Appreciation Week! We want to thank all the volunteers around the world for taking their time to provide and help different causes and organizations. ⠀
Fair Trade Edmonton is fully operated by volunteers and we would not exist without the amazing volunteers that carried Fair Trade Edmonton through to the present. Thank you, everyone, for your hard work and dedication! ⠀
#nationalvolunteerappericiationweek #fairtradevolunteers

#Repost @thingsthatareopen with @make_repost —-

#Repost @thingsthatareopen with @make_repost —- Check our this IG page for what some businesses are doing during this time! ・・・
ST. ALBERT - This tapas restaurant will make your next date-night a delightful night in. Check out the @bodega_yeg to-go menu, available for pickup and delivery.

#stalbert #stalbertbusiness #stalbertmoms #stalbertfitness #stalbertlife #stalbertliving #stalbertbiz #stalbertbusinessowners #thingsthatareopen #stathingsthatareopen

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