Whitchurch – a Fairtrade Benefice
Published on 23rd May, 2015WHAT DOES ‘FAIR TRADE’ MEAN?
The Fairtrade mark on a
packet of tea or coffee, a bar of chocolate, a bottle of wine, a bunch of bananas, a bag of oranges – or even on clothes or jewellery! – means that
producers pay their workers a fair wage;
provide decent working conditions;
maintain environmental standards; and
treat women fairly.
Part of the packet price goes towards investment in community facilities
( such as roads or schools )
or production improvements
( like business training or safely equipment )
in the area where the item comes from.
So, although it’s not giving to charity,
you know you are directly benefitting people with the price you pay.
The Fairtrade mark is a quality standard, not a brand name;
so there are numerous varieties to choose from –
especially among the
Fairtrade favourites of tea, coffee, and chocolate.
All the main supermarkets stock a range of Fairtrade products,
including their own labels, as do many smaller shops.
Products may be ordered online –
Fairtrade Wales has links to lots of outlets:
visit
http://fairtradewales.com/about/what-is-fair-trade/fairtrade-products.
Choosing Fairtrade changes lives!
Discover how, and get some special treats from some of your favourite Fairtrade brands at
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk
Fairtrade
To learn more about being a Fairtrade Benefice,
please return to the Home Page,
click on About Us,
and then on
Llandaff – a Fairtrade diocese since 2005
