I start my mornings with delicious organic fair trade coffee from Equal Exchange — and sometimes end it with decadent organic fair trade dark chocolate or spicy cocoa from Equal Exchange. So as you can imagine, I’m both happy and honored that Equal Exchange is sponsoring my trip to BlogHer ’10 in New York City next week!

Equal Exchange is best known among eco-foodies for its pure, organic caffeinated treats — and best recognized among environmental and social justice advocates as a leader in the fair trade movement. Equal Exchange’s Cafe Nica — partly in response to the 1985 embargo imposed by Reagan against Nicaragua. — was the first fair trade product in the U.S.!

And for those raising money for a good cause, Equal Exchange’s innovative fundraising program can help. If school fundraisers that sell cheap, unhealthy, chemical-laden junk food from less-than-ethical multinational corporations make you cringe — or at least fill you with ambivalence and anxiety — you’ll be glad to know Equal Exchange lets you raise money for a good cause without compromising your ethics. PTAs and student groups can raise funds selling Equal Exchanges eco-ethical drinks and nibbles — as well as pretty fair trade handicrafts like silk scarves from Nepal and batik greeting cards from Thailand — all at a competitive, 40 percent margin.

Haven’t had a chance to taste Equal Exchange‘s delicious treats yet? During BlogHer ’10, I’ll be giving out Equal Exchange chocolate minis to anyone who asks. In addition to the official BlogHer ’10 panels, workshops, and socials, you’ll be able to find me at the Ellis Island Excursion event, The People’s Party, Green Blogger Soiree, BlogHer 5K, A Green Affair, among other events. I’ll regularly tweet where I am @greenlagirl, so come find me whenever you have a sudden chocolate craving.

But if you won’t be at BlogHer ’10, Equal Exchange has a treat for you too! Simply visit equalexchange.coop/blogher and use the code LoveEqEx to get a 15% discount on your entire purchase PLUS free shipping.*

Hope to see you at BlogHer!

* Minimum $25 order. Free shipping offer applies to 48 contiguous U.S. states. If ordering chocolate in summer months, a $3 fee will be added for a cooling gel pack that’ll keep the treats from melting. Offer ends Dec. 31, 2010.

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