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We Have Moved

We Have Moved

By Rebecca Kempson

Our Ringwood East store is no longer in Ringwood East. We are excited to announce, over Grand Final weekend, we closed our doors at Ringwood...

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Ten swaps to make this Fairtrade Fortnight for the ethical minimalist

Ten swaps to make this Fairtrade Fortnight for the ethical minimalist

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

If you're journeying into minimalism but also want to do your bit to help reduce poverty, then keep reading! There are some easy swaps you can...

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Funding the Wrong and Right...

Funding the Wrong and Right...

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

We stock the amazing Article 22 jewellery, made from Cluster Bomb metal each piece provide substantial financial support for the work of removal of cluster...

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Kickstart your Plastic Free July with these zero waste products!

Kickstart your Plastic Free July with these zero waste products!

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

Whether you're totally new to reducing your waste or you're a seasoned zero-waster, The Fair Trader can help you on your journey to plastic free...

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Leather Care

Leather Care

By Rebecca Kempson

Look after your leather so it lasts. It's as easy as 1...2...3...

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10 Ethical Places to Shop and Eat in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs

10 Ethical Places to Shop and Eat in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

The Fair Trader's goal is to reduce poverty by supporting makers from economically-challenged communities. Browse through unique, ethical jewellery, clothing, toys, and gifts from all...

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I Have A Dream...

I Have A Dream...

By Bronwyn Newnham

Women of Australia are developing an unshakable confidence that we can achieve our dreams. We have opportunities to work and study and achieve. But imagine...

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Thank You from The Fair Trader Team!

Thank You from The Fair Trader Team!

By Bronwyn Newnham

Thank You for all the support you have given us through the year! What an amazing community! Thank You from the bottom of our hearts,...

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Top 5 Ethical Gifts for Him This Christmas - 2018

Top 5 Ethical Gifts for Him This Christmas - 2018

By Rebecca Kempson

Buying for men, we have found, can actually be quite difficult so we have added below our Top 5 Ethical Gifts for him this Christmas...

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