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How Earth Worthy's bags support survivors of the Rana Plaza collapse

How Earth Worthy's bags support survivors of the Rana Plaza collapse

By Rebecca S

Fashion Revolution Week was born out of outrage about the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse that occurred in Bangladesh in 2013.1,135 people died and many...

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Fashion Revolution Week: About the Makers of O My Bag

Fashion Revolution Week: About the Makers of O My Bag

By Rebecca S

It's Fashion Revolution Week every week at The Fair Trader. Our mission is to walk the walk when it comes to empowering - rather than...

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Table Decoration Inspo for Easter

Table Decoration Inspo for Easter

By Rebecca S

If you're looking for inspo for your Easter table decorations this year, our lovely team member Sam has put together some gorgeous displays using products...

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Easter Peace Train

Easter Peace Train

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

I am finding joy in small things, small things that improve my attitude and well being more than I thought they would. I think in this...

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Mine Awareness & Action: Article 22 Peace Bomb Jewellery

Mine Awareness & Action: Article 22 Peace Bomb Jewellery

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

We have a range of jewellery in store that is made from metals left over from a 21-year protracted armed conflict in Vietnam. Their goal is...

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International Women's Day 2023 - Fair Trade Embraces Equity

International Women's Day 2023 - Fair Trade Embraces Equity

By Rebecca S

Today the world is celebrating International Women's Day. The theme for International Women's Day this year is 'Embracing Equity'. But what does equity actually mean?...

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Women’s freedom is neither Eastern nor Western, but universal!    (Nahid Siamhoust)

Women’s freedom is neither Eastern nor Western, but universal! (Nahid Siamhoust)

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

Women are not fighting against the Hijab, they are fighting their loss of freedoms, they are 'fighting a male dominated government using their bodies for...

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About the Makers: Bennetto Natural Foods

About the Makers: Bennetto Natural Foods

By Rebecca S

From the Amazon jungle to Christchurch, New Zealand, learn about the incredible journey behind every bar of Bennetto Natural Foods' chocolate. The organic cacao is farmed...

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8 Tableware Must-Haves for the Perfect Dinner Party

8 Tableware Must-Haves for the Perfect Dinner Party

By Rebecca S

With summer just around the corner, dinner party season has officially begun. We're digging into some of our favourite decor and dining products to help you get...

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