Comments on: Tuesday questions: A definition for fair trade http://greenlagirl.com/2007/10/02/tuesday-questions-a-definition-for-fair-trade/ Urban environmental lifestyle blog in Los Angeles Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:12:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: David K http://greenlagirl.com/2007/10/02/tuesday-questions-a-definition-for-fair-trade/#comment-133684 David K Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:13:57 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/2007/10/02/tuesday-questions-a-definition-for-fair-trade/#comment-133684 Good definition, but what does exploited mean exactly? Too vague to include. And too specific to say fair trade is to allow all to benefit from trade. Everyone benefits already otherwise they wouldn't participate. Maybe say to increase benefits to those at the bottom of the ladder. Good definition, but what does exploited mean exactly? Too vague to include. And too specific to say fair trade is to allow all to benefit from trade. Everyone benefits already otherwise they wouldn’t participate. Maybe say to increase benefits to those at the bottom of the ladder.

]]> By: Siel http://greenlagirl.com/2007/10/02/tuesday-questions-a-definition-for-fair-trade/#comment-133168 Siel Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:32:46 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/2007/10/02/tuesday-questions-a-definition-for-fair-trade/#comment-133168 Good points, eric. Not using the word trade seems the hardest though, as neither process nor system seem quite to describe fair trade -- yasmin -- The "followed by" part is a bit long, but I really like the greater equity in international trade part -- Good points, eric. Not using the word trade seems the hardest though, as neither process nor system seem quite to describe fair trade –

yasmin — The “followed by” part is a bit long, but I really like the greater equity in international trade part –

]]> By: yasmine http://greenlagirl.com/2007/10/02/tuesday-questions-a-definition-for-fair-trade/#comment-133162 yasmine Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:55:00 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/2007/10/02/tuesday-questions-a-definition-for-fair-trade/#comment-133162 How about-- Fair Trade is a socially responsible trading system consisting of parnerships based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. Followed by "With Fair Trade"-- *pays a living wage *forced labor and child labor are not allowed *buyers and producers trade under direct long-term relationships *sustainable production techniques are encouraged *women's work is properly valued and rewarded *working conditions are healthy and safe *equal employment opportunities are provided to all *all aspects of trade and production are open to public accountability How about–
Fair Trade is a socially responsible trading system consisting of parnerships based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade.
Followed by “With Fair Trade”–
*pays a living wage
*forced labor and child labor are not allowed
*buyers and producers trade under direct long-term relationships
*sustainable production techniques are encouraged
*women’s work is properly valued and rewarded
*working conditions are healthy and safe
*equal employment opportunities are provided to all
*all aspects of trade and production are open to public accountability

]]> By: eric http://greenlagirl.com/2007/10/02/tuesday-questions-a-definition-for-fair-trade/#comment-133112 eric Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:04:03 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/2007/10/02/tuesday-questions-a-definition-for-fair-trade/#comment-133112 I think your explanation should avoid the use of the word "trade." Fair trade is a... "process?" a "system?" that ensures growers, producers, etc. (??) are not exploited but benefit fairly from the sale of their products. "Top of the chain" and "bottom of the ladder" are, I think, out of place without further explanation and definition, especially if you are thinking of an audience with little/no exposure to the idea. I think your explanation should avoid the use of the word “trade.”

Fair trade is a… “process?” a “system?” that ensures growers, producers, etc. (??) are not exploited but benefit fairly from the sale of their products.

“Top of the chain” and “bottom of the ladder” are, I think, out of place without further explanation and definition, especially if you are thinking of an audience with little/no exposure to the idea.

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