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fairtrade.jpg The ‘Fair Trade’ concept was developed to counteract the effects of free world trade such as unsustainable prices being paid for goods and services.  Through ‘Fair Trade’ workers receive fair pay and fair working conditions.  There must be regular work and child labour is prohibited.

Sweat shop free’ manufacturing also reflects the principles of fair trade.  As consumers increase the demand for fair trade and sweat shop free items whole communities as well as individuals can be independent, healthy and empowered.