Happy Earth Day from Fair Trade Campaigns!

Earth Day is April 22. Sharing the fair by participating in educational events is a great way to support the planet and people who are making our goods.

Learn how Fair Trade initiatives protect the environment in our 101 guide: bit.ly/FTEnviro101

Fashion Revolution Looking Back to Move Forward

On April 24, 2013, over 1,000 factory workers in Bangladesh lost their lives when the factory collapsed. Ever since the Savar building collapse, many facets of the fashion industry have been working towards improvement.

To mark the start of Fashion Revolution Week, we invite you to take part in an insightful seminar, featuring Mata Traders and Fair Trade USA.

Behind the Seams: Fair Trade Apparel

Monday, April 22, 2pm EST

RSVP: bit.ly/2VlOa4Y

News from Northeast Campaigns

Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY earned Fair Trade designation this month!

UCC Norwell in Norwell, MA is now a Fair Trade Congregation.

Landmark College students are conducting an intercultural study of Fair Trade and consumers. Help them with their project by completing this brief survey:surveymonkey.com/r/FTGlobal

Camila Rice-Aguilar, a student organizer with the Brown University campaign (pictured on the right in photo), wrote an op-ed for Teen Vogue. Read it here to see how the Fair Trade movement has impacted her life.

“In a world tormented by climate change and inequality, the battle for environmental reform and labor rights calls on all of us to contribute now. Just knowing how to spend your dollar truly goes a long way”

Exciting Fair Trade News

Leading Brands and Retailers Partner to Increase Fair Trade Offerings as Part of Sustainable Coffee Challenge

“…national retailer Target Corporation has committed 100% of the company’s Archer Farms coffee in both bags and pods to be certified sustainable by 2022 according to the Fair Trade USA standard or an equivalent. In collaboration with Fair Trade USA, they will partner with suppliers who meet fair trade social, economic, and environmental standards, ultimately striving to enable coffee farmers to receive better prices and invest in their communities.” READ MORE

J.Crew and Madewell Are Now Making Sustainable Denim: Here’s Everything You Need Know

“J.Crew and Madewell both launched brand new collections for men’s and women’s denim … all of which are Fair Trade certified, which means that each pair was made under safe, healthy working conditions and that the factories producing the jeans are operating under the highest social, environmental and economic standard.” READ MORE

Fair Trade Apparel Shopping Guide

Upcoming Events & Opportunities

April 16 | Fair Trade Towns National Strategy Call

Campaign organizers from Columbus, OH, Mankato, MN, Iowa City, IA and La Mesa, CA will share their experiences about team building, volunteer recruitment, management and maintaining momentum with their campaigns.

RSVP: bit.ly/FTTStrategyCall