Fairtrade Flashcards
1
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What does fair trade want to achieve?
A
Promote greater equity and justice in the global trading system. Operates in many countries with a focus on empowering small-scale farmers and workers
2
Q
How does fair trade benefit workers?
A
Paying fair prices for products, providing access to credit and technical assistance, and promoting sustainable production practices
3
Q
What products are typically associated with fair trade?
A
Coffee, tea, chocolate, sugar, bananas, and cotton
4
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What are the benefits of fair trade?
A
Better access to global markets. Creating more equitable and sustainable trading relationships (greater economic equality)
