All Posts Tagged With: "fair trade"

Fair trade tourism in South Africa gains ground

May 20th, 2009 in News • Society and Lifestyle

With an official endorsement by the international Fair Trade Labeling Organization, Fair Trade Tourism South Africa is launching a pilot program of travel itineraries to South Africa to benefit the development of poor communities in the region.

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Fair Trade principles emerge amongst the Carbon Offset market

March 3rd, 2009 in News • Products and Services

A new platform, ClimatePath.org, has created a new marketplace for small offsetters and projects to connect, allowing users to calculate their carbon footprint, review methods for conserving, and browse for specific fair-trade projects that match their values and interests.

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Dominican Republic strives for a sustainable economy with coffee tourism

November 7th, 2008 in Destinations and Tourism • Featured • News

A new eco-initiative in the Dominican Republic exposes tourists to the culture of sustainable coffee production via a series of routes, promoting local producers and fair trade.

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Personal care products work to protect the Amazon

October 5th, 2008 in Featured • News • Products and Services

Save Your World® teams with the first man to Walk the Amazon, former British Army Captain Ed Stafford, to unite & educate the world about the “most threatened eco-systems left on the planet.

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WeEarth Online Marketplace opens, promotes Responsible Commerce

October 2nd, 2008 in News • Products and Services

The all-new WeEarth marketplace promotes products that encourage responsible living, featuring organic, natural, biodegradable, and fair trade products, as well as independent art.

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Whole Travel launches "Blue Sky" search for Sustainable Travel

October 1st, 2008 in Featured • News • Products and Services

Whole Travel (www.wholetravel.com) announced today that it is the first online travel site to provide “blue sky” search functionality for consumers looking to discover the world’s most amazing destinations while being environmentally and socially responsible.

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Green shopping becoming more and more popular in the U.S.

September 3rd, 2008 in Featured • News • Society and Lifestyle

A new survey released today by ethical beauty retailer, The Body Shop, indicates that in spite of the tough economic climate, ethics are as important, if not more important, than price with today’s increasingly eco-conscious consumers.

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What is "Fair Trade"?

May 27th, 2008 in Featured • Terms and Definitions

We have all seen the labels on products in the supermarket, or have read about a certain hotel or other business that uses fair trade products. But what exactly is “Fair Trade”?

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Exclusive Tour for Animal & Art Lovers fromThe Cultural Explorer

May 22nd, 2008 in Destinations and Tourism

The Cultural Explorer, featuring cultural and philanthropic travel into South Africa, announces an exclusive tour especially for art and animal lovers.

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Hyatt Launches New Green Hotels in London

November 12th, 2007 in Destinations and Tourism

On November 15, the first Andaz hotel will open in London; Hyatt’s new luxury, green hotel brand. The five-star hopeful will feature health-food mini-bars, water-efficient toilets, a computer controlled boiler which reduces fuel use by 25 percent, intelligent lighting systems in guest rooms, eco printers and infra -red detection in public toilet lighting.

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