#ethical
to all the small business that pop up on my IG explore page, I’m coming for you
as soon as I have money
The Link between Chocolate & Child Labour [Visuals]
The Link between Chocolate & Child Labour [Visuals]
#chocolate #fairtrade #childlabor #Ghana #ethicalchocolate #easterchocolate
Find out how you can tell if the chocolate you are eating is connected to child slavery and some labels to guide you when purchasing chocolate.
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This same willful ignorance of companies is also prevalent in consumers: unless ethical information is available at the point of purchase, it “feels better” to remain ignorant rather than seeking out the truth.
Read the whole article here.
REBLOG with your thoughts about whether businesses and consumers share this trait of “willful ignorance.”
…according to ‘The Note Passer’
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As I search for ways to be a more ethical consumer, I’ve found some resources that are both helpful and informative. I want to pass them along because, well, that’s what I do. And because I hope I’m changing some hearts on this whole ethical fashion issue and if so, you’re going to need these sites:
1. CLEAN CLOTHES CAMPAIGN
Since 1989, the CCC has worked to help ensure that the fundamental rights of workers are respected. We educate and mobilise consumers, lobby companies and governments, and offer direct solidarity support to workers as they fight for their rights and demand better working conditions.
CHECK OUT:
The Issues & FAQs section for readable explanations of the problems in the garment industry.
2. ECO FASHION WORLD
Eco Fashion World is your essential resource for sustainable designer brands and online eco fashion stores.
CHECK OUT:
Their Eco Fashion Guide to search for ethical fashion by brand, store, category, eco-criteria, or country.
3. SAVE THE GARMENT CENTRE
Save The Garment Centre promotes fashion companies and brands who design and produce quality clothing in the Garment District and in New York City. As a non-profit organization, we support factories, suppliers, and designers through education and advocacy. We are ambassadors to all programs that support and create awareness for our members. There is no other Garment Center in the world like ours. The Garment Center is the soul of Midtown Manhattan, and the backbone of the NYC fashion industry.
CHECK OUT:
Their list of merchandise that is made in the USA.
4. ANTI-SLAVERY
Anti-Slavery International works at local, national and international levels to eliminate all forms of slavery around the world.
CHECK OUT:
The Products of Slavery interactive to see where and what products are made using child and forced labor.
5. THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is a UK- based non-profit organisation working internationally to protect the environment and defend human rights.
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All of the resources in the Cotton section to educate yourself on the issues surrounding cheap, conventional cotton.
6. PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS (PETA)
PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: on factory farms, in the clothing trade, in laboratories, and in the entertainment industry.
CHECK OUT:
Their Guide to Compassionate Clothing for cruelty-free fashion.
7. GOODGUIDE
GoodGuide provides the world’s largest and most reliable source of information on health, environmental, and social impacts of consumer products.
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The Apparel section to learn the ratings of major brands or use the search function to find brands or products of any kind. If it isn’t listed, use the request section to list and vote for who they should rate next.
Source:http://thenotepasser.com/blog/2013/9/13/ethical-fashion-resources
Although you may not look for these terms as much as the others, these are still important to understand which is which. Knowing the difference will allow you to buy from companies that meet your ethical standards with ease.
Clean vs.Nontoxic vs. Organic
Cleanrefers to ingredients that are not harmful to your health.
Nontoxicrefers to ingredients that are not harmful to your health or the environment.
Organicrefers to products that are produced with all natural ingredients, without synthetic chemicals that may have been deemed safe.
Ethical vs. Fair Trade vs. Artisan
Ethicaldescribes appropriate working conditions and employees that are paid fairly for their work by multinational companies.
Fair trade describes the movement ensuring producers abroad receive fair compensation for their work and products.
Artisandescribes products that are handmade, with minimal automation by skilled workers in developing countries.
**It is important to note that although a product can claim to be any of the above, these are not binding terms. The best thing to do is to look for products that are certified by a third party.