Fair Trade & How it Benefits Us

October is Fair Trade Month.

Every purchase supports something. Fair trade exists so we can support what’s fair. Eco Lips purchases fairly traded cocoa and sugar used in our balms and scrubs. Because of its certification, you can be sure it was grown, sourced and harvested according to rigorous social, environmental, and economic standards.

What is fair trade?

Fair trade is aglobal movementmade up of a diverse network of producers, companies, shoppers, advocates, and organizations putting people and planet first.

Fair Trade USA^®believes that everyone wants to do what’s right – for their families, fellow global citizens, and the planet. That’s why we’re committed to making the right choices the most obvious ones. Based on the simple idea that the products we buy and sell are connected to the livelihoods of others, fair trade is a way to make a conscious choice for a better world. A choice for Fair Trade Certified™ goods is a choice to support responsible companies, empower farmers, workers, and fishermen, and protect the environment. In other words, it’s a world-changing way of doing business.

Transformation through trade

From poverty to climate change to struggles with health and safety, people all over the world face incredible challenges simply trying to earn a living. To compete in today’s market, businesses drive down prices at the expense of those most vulnerable: farmers, workers, and fishermen. This simply can’t go on. Shopping fair trade means taking a stand for a system that treats everyone with respect.