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Does this label look familiar?
Chances are that you've seen it on products at your local grocery store or supermarket.
Have you ever wondered what it actually means?
What is "Fair Trade"?
✅ If a product has the Fair Trade mark, it means that the producers met all of the required standards.
Did you know?
Fair Trade and the Environment
Avoiding harmful chemicals
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Not cutting down protected forests
Managing waste
Quiz
Which of these are ways that Fair Trade helps support environmental sustainability?
By reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Fair Trade helps producers and consumers reduce their carbon footprint and fight climate change. By avoiding the use of chemicals like pesticides and not cutting down forests, Fair Trade helps farmers improve their land and protect biodiversity.
Did you know?
Take Action
If you want to shop more sustainably, look for Fair Trade products!
This Byte has been authored by
Nithusha Gobal
Digital Learning Specialist