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How You Can Change Someone's World in Haiti

How You Can Change Someone's World in Haiti

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

Showcasing our beautiful jewellery and homewares made by artisans in Haiti. This tiny nation has been hit particularly hard the past couple of years, with COVID only adding...

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Winter Lockdown Essentials

Winter Lockdown Essentials

By Rebecca Sykes

Bec S has 12 beautiful Fair Trade and ethical products that she absolutely loves and have helped her get through lockdown.

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7 Plastic Free July Ideas

7 Plastic Free July Ideas

By Rebecca Sykes

If you've already got a reusable cup and you bring your own bags to the shops (most of the time...) you might be wondering what...

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William Cooper is one of Australia's Great Heroes

William Cooper is one of Australia's Great Heroes

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

On December 6th in 1938 Indigenous Australian William Cooper led a protest march, the message was one of horror and protest of the violent discrimination...

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Fashion Revolution Week

Fashion Revolution Week

By Rebecca Sykes

"It isn't enough just looking for quality in the products we buy, we must ensure that there is quality in the lives of the people...

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Eco-friendly fibres: what makes our homewares sustainable?

Eco-friendly fibres: what makes our homewares sustainable?

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

There's no doubt about it, The Fair Trader team can't get enough of products made from natural fibres like jute, rattan and hemp. When a...

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Sustainability Struggles, Fails and Triumphs!

Sustainability Struggles, Fails and Triumphs!

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

I am trying to live my life with one less addiction: I am trying to beat my addiction to plastic. Not easy, I know, but...

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Croydon South Turns One

Croydon South Turns One

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

I cannot believe that it is exactly one year since we opened at our new Croydon Store! It was such a tough decision to leave...

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The Fair Trader Story

The Fair Trader Story

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

Anyone that knows The Fair Trader co-founder, Bron, will know that she is as humble as they come. Never liking the attention on herself, she prefers...

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