Fair trade

Fair trade gives voice to a new generation of trade warriors

As you might know, the world of trade has got its many pitfalls, due to the dynamics of the world economy. Oftentimes, big corporations and manufacturers move their production plants overseas, to countries such as China, India, or other South East Asian locations, among other places. The main benefit for them is that the workforce is significantly cheaper over there.

Rana Plaza compensation still far away

 

Although five years have passed since the deadliest structural killing in history at Rana Plaza, providing adequate compensation for all the victims’ and affected families is still far away as the public interest litigation writ petition seeking court directives on the amount of compensation has not been heard by the court for last four years. 

How ethical is your fashion?

Over the past few years, the fashion industry has been rocked by new, exciting trends steering towards sustainability, fair trade, and environmental awareness. For instance, it is impossible not to notice the decline in popularity of products such as animal furs, which are increasingly being looked down upon by the modern tastemakers of the fashion industry.

Changing Your Habits Might Change the World

At the current rates of how the world is developing and using its resources, this “standard” of a lifestyle is just not sustainable. Fortunately, a ton of movements is raising awareness of the matter and trying to convince people to change their ways and become more environmentally friendly. Globalization might have been the pushing power to reach this point