Sunday, November 16, 2008

Fair trade purchase

Fair Trade is a strategy that alleviates poverty and promotes sustainable development. The idea is to create opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers. I recently purchased some fair trade Mayan products and I was so pleasantly surprised at the intricate craftsmanship in the products. The items were inexpensive, unique, and beautiful, and I know that I helped promote community health care and education programs as well as environmental sustainability.

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