Fairtrade

From shirts made from recycled plastic to Fairtrade balls, supporting your team sustainably is easier than ever

From carbon offsetting to ethical sourcing, Oxfordshire’s Hen and Hammock is proof that retail can be green

Treat yourself to some chocolate and show your support for Red Nose Day with Fairtrade Dubble chocolate coins

Great quality basics plus an emphasis on Fairtrade and organic fabric have made eco-label Liv one to take note of

The Fair Trade Foundation and the Alliance For Responsible Mining join forces to challenge unsustainable gold mining industry in Colombia and Peru

Divine chocolate has blazed an ethical trail with its pioneering business model and Fairtrade principles. But does ethical also mean green? Divine MD Sophi Tranchell says that for her company, it does

The low-down on one of the best natural skin moisturisers and a guide to which products contain it

Is it healthy? Is it organic? Is it fairly traded? How far has it travelled? At times, making informed choices can feel like a full-time job. Here is a pocket guide to buying food from the new book Stuffed

An ethical shopping reference book that helps you make more informed choices about what you buy - from computers to cold remedies

On 4th October 'EnvIronman' Jon Alexander will attempt to prove that environmentalism and athleticism can go hand-in-hand at Challenge Barcelona. Kate Herbert meets the greenest ever Ironman to talk triathlons

Food Ethics Council policy director Sean Roberts explains why a debate on fairness in food and farming is long overdue

'There is enough for everyone’s need, but not for everyone’s greed,’ said Gandhi – but how much does each of us need?

It began as a student project: environmentally-friendly underwear with a message. But Green Knickers has taken off - to the delight of its founders. Matilda Lee reports

Concerns arise over 'Fairwashing' and the need for increased vigilence from the Fairtrade Labelling Organisation in order to acheive trade justice.

Bright, bold and branded with a logo... It’s time to wear your ethics on your eco t-shirt. By Laura Sevier

Ethical consumerism in the UK is currently worth £29.3 billion, yet 60 per cent of us feel we don't have enough information to make an ethical decision. There is an ever-growing array of eco labels, but what do they tell us? Or fail to tell us? Pat Thomas explains

At heart, fair trade is a strategy for poverty alleviation. It creates opportunities for producers in the developing world who have been economically disadvantaged by the conventional trading system and ensures they receive a fair price for their goods, and support and education for sustainable farming practices.

According to a Mori poll in March 2004, the fairtrade mark is now recognised by 39 per cent of the British public, up from 11 per cent five years ago. But what difference does fairtrade actually make to the lives of the producers? John Atkin looks at the Nicaraguan community of La Pita who sell half of their coffee on the fairtrade market