Fair Trade


The cornerstone of our non-profit organization, Greenheart Shop, resides in the trading partnership known as fair trade. Seven principles, commonly accepted by the fair trade community, outline the central facets of fair trade:

  • Producers receive a fair wage for their work
  • Working conditions are safe
  • Producers and buyers develop long-standing relationships
  • Producers have access to credit and technical assistance
  • Environmentally sustainable practices are encouraged and implemented
  • Equal employment opportunities for all, and the empowerment of women
  • Practices are completely transparent, accountable and democratic


Fair trade is truly the embodiemtn of global exchange! Its purpose and future in the international market is on the rise, and Greenheart is delighted to make these products available to you. Empower your purchase with Greenheart at our fair trade online store and/or our non-profit Chicago fair trade shop!


Please click here for Frequently Asked Questions about Fair Trade!


Fair Trade Resources


chicago fair trade, fair trade store                    
                         Chicago Fair Trade 
                            
                         To learn more about the organization Chicago Fair Trade and itsmission to bring fair 
                         trade products to Chicago visit the Chicago Fair Trade website.

                         http://chicagofairtrade.org





fair trade federation, fair trade products                            Fair Trade Federation

                            For information on fair trade wholesalers and retailers, visit the Fair Trade Federation website. 

                            www.fairtradefederation.org




transfair usa, fair trade certified products                            Transfair USA

                            For information on fair trade certification and fair trade certified foods in the U.S., visit
                            Transfair USA.  

                            www.transfairusa.org




world fair trade organization, wfto fair trade                            World Fair Trade Organization

                            For information on the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), the global representative
                            body of over 350 organizations committed to 100% fair trade, visit the WFTO website. 

                            www.wfto.com 

                            


fair trade labeling organization, flo fair trade                            Fair Trade Labeling Organization (FLO)

                            For more information on the fair trade certification process and fair trade standards, visit the
                            FLO website.

                            www.fairtrade.net 



green america, coop america                            Green America

                            For information about Green America and its Green Pages, a guide to socially and 
                            environmentally responsible businesses, visit their website (Coop America).

                            www.greenamericatoday.org




united students for fair trade, fair trade coffee                            United Students for Fair Trade

                            Learn more about the national network of students working for fair trade at the United 
                            Students for Fair Trade website.

                            www.usft.org



fair trade resource network, fair trade films                            Fair Trade Resource Network

                            For fair trade resources, including recommended readings, films, and other fair trade 
                            teaching tools, visit the Fair Trade Resource Network website.

                            www.fairtraderesource.org



make trade fair, oxfam fair trade                            Make Trade Fair 

                            Visit Oxfam's Make Trade Fair website for more information on its fair trade campaign. 

                            www.maketradefair.com