tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:51:15 +0000Updates on Producer groups we're working with, new products we're carrying, and bringing you closer to the work we are doing with the Fair Trade Movement.http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)Blogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-1014812592518385815Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:00:00 +00002009-12-18T18:51:15.846-08:00recycled woodfair trade saleblowout salefair tradebusiness card holderIt's the final day! Five days. Five awesome Fair Trade gifts at blowout prices. It's the Global Exchange Online Store Holiday Blow-out Sale!Each day between December 14-18th, we're offering up one Fair Trade gift at a blow-out price. This is your chance to get that perfect holiday gift AND save a bundle.Check back here each day this week to see the newest Fair Trade gift added to our list of http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/12/one-week-blowout-sale-dec-14-18th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-3990545044493736346Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:40:00 +00002009-12-02T12:28:23.140-08:00Pampa Brava is an Argentinian fair-trade enterprise that aims to develop opportunities for marginalized indigenous groups and to bring the rich craft traditions of their ancestry to the world.Working directly with the Wichi communities of northeastern Argentina, Pampa Brava helps these communities to overcome the obstacles they face in establishing economic stability and cultural survival.Pampa http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/12/producer-groups-pampa-brava.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-8917699657084817159Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:55:00 +00002009-11-25T14:57:33.263-08:00Check out the new commercial featuring our very own Fair Trade Store in Berkeley, California!http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/11/berkeley-store-in-its-very-own.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-2046538642255148652Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:51:00 +00002009-11-11T17:01:35.523-08:00recycledvietnamfair tradegarbagemobroThe concept of recycling has been around for thousands of years, back to the era of Plato in 400 BC. Recycling then was done out of necessity – reusing and converting materials when resources were scarce. But a few millennia later we had a little different problem – too many resources. Or rather, too much waste. A key moment in the world's modern recycling movement came in 1987. A barge http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/11/recycled-products-we-can-thank-mobro.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-700230165485438967Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:25:00 +00002009-12-16T12:52:43.085-08:00fair trade giftsElephant Pooh Paper Cubefair trade productsglobalexchangestore.orgglobal exchangeeco-friendly giftsQuestion: What do you get the person who has everything this holiday?Answer: Poop!Elephant poo paper that is. It's actually made from elephant dung, and you'd be amazed at the quality of the paper. Seriously, it's strangely well made.What are the chances your hard-to-buy for gift recipient has a paper cube made from elephant poop?:)And in case you're wondering, not to worry. It doesn't smell likehttp://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/10/elephant-pooh-paper-cube.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-5441978222805794508Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:31:00 +00002009-10-26T16:42:14.368-07:00trick or treat candyfair trade chocolatefair trade monthCongratulations to Global Exchange Fair Trade Store blog reader bayctygrl, the winner of our Fair Trade Trick or Treat Action Kit Giveaway!We asked readers what they're doing to celebrate Fair Trade month. Here's what bayctygrl said:I am going to hand out some choc. to adults! well to a few because I don't have a lot of money, I think I should print up some leaflets too and have my daughter give http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/10/winner-of-trick-or-treat-action-kit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-824682017515773367Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:46:00 +00002009-10-15T16:55:00.509-07:00anti-body beauty productsfair trade monthdivine chocolatebay area fair trade coalitionbusboys and poetsWe're halfway through Fair Trade Month and our Global Exchange Fair Trade Store in DC is hosting a Fair Trade Night and you are invited.Join us at our store at our D.C. store on Monday, October 19th at 6pm to celebrate Fair Trade Month!Treat yourself to a night of FREE Fair Trade treats, including:a screening of the incredible movie The Fair Trade , which tells the dramatic story of the founder http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/10/fair-trade-night-at-our-dc-store.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-7469611197086873107Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:00:00 +00002009-10-15T11:42:17.638-07:00fair trade basketscouponfair tradeglobalexchangestore.orgglobal exchangeeco-friendly giftssurveyWe here at the Global Exchange Online Store would really like to hear more from you regarding our website (www.globalexchangestore.org), our Fair Trade products, and our services.Please take a few minutes to take our short online survey and receive 10% off of all purchases of $50.00 or more from www.globalexchangestore.org as a token of our appreciation!Click Here to take survey<!--Session data--http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/10/we-need-feedback.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-7524300921137591429Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:01:00 +00002009-10-13T14:23:56.078-07:00Project Green Searchgreen modelariel clayfair trade storeProject Green Search (www.projectgreensearch.com) is a model contest with an eco-edge, and Global Exchange's San Francisco Fair Trade Store Assistant Manager Ariel Clay is in the running! The contest is searching for the new face of sustainability and the green movement. A “Green Model” should represent the entire green community and be a role model for combining beauty and eco-activism. Here's http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/10/vote-for-next-green-it-girl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-7264729470322796876Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:24:00 +00002009-10-07T15:26:08.678-07:00reverse trick-or-treatfair trade monthfair trade action kitsfair trade trick or treatOctober is Fair Trade month and we want to know how you're celebrating. Tell us what you're doing by leaving a comment in the Comment field below. One lucky winner will receive a FREE Fair Trade Trick or Treat Action Kit! Here are a few ideas to get you started:1. Check out 31 Ways to celebrate 31 Days of Fair Trade. TransFair USA has done a terrific job of putting together great ideas about http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/10/fair-trade-trick-or-treat-action-kit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-2624173452082985967Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:53:00 +00002009-09-02T15:02:33.553-07:00 <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/09/last-chance-to-participate-in-fair.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-6602118871386712565Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:01:00 +00002009-08-05T14:14:13.470-07:00fair tradebaftcbay area fair trade coalitionfair trade townsBay Area Fair Trade Coalition Meeting: All invitedGlobal Exchange is hosting this long-overdue meeting of the Fair Trade minds.Who is the Bay Area Fair Trade Coalition (BAFTC)?The Bay Area Fair Trade Coalition is a group of consumers, students, non-profits, Fair Trade businesses, activists and community members working together to raise awareness and build demand for Fair Trade in the Bay http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/08/bay-area-fair-trade-coalition-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-2158759341854602038Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:48:00 +00002009-08-05T14:00:26.946-07:00child slavesfair trade chocolatechild traffickingfair tradecote d'ivoireinterpolcocoa industry O.k. so this is big news, folks. Possibly one of the biggest Fair Trade news developments in years!Basically, an Interpol-led operation conducted by the Cote d'Ivoire police resulted in the rescue of more than 50 children and the arrest of at least eight individuals for the illegal recruitment of children.What does this have to do with Fair Trade? The children had been bought by cocoa (and palm)http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/08/news-alert-child-slaves-rescued-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-374966188780559084Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:16:00 +00002009-07-27T10:28:31.064-07:00fair tradefair trade s'moreshersheyschocolateCalling all Bay Area Fair Traders/Chocolate Lovers.This Wednesday, Global Exchange is throwing our second annual Fair Trade S'mores (Kid Friendly) Happy Hour.Many cocoa farmers live in grinding poverty. Help cocoa farming communities gain access to education, health care and humane working conditions by eating Fair Trade s’mores!Quick Details:Date:  Wednesday, July 29thTime:  6:00 –8:00 http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/07/fair-trade-smores-happy-hour.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-8962007198045180413Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:46:00 +00002009-07-08T11:38:41.899-07:00fair tradefair trade s'moresel salvadorsummerchocolateIt's the 1st of July and summer is officially in full swing. The sun is even out in foggy San Francisco! So, summer, sun...full swing. What better way to usher it all in than with our brand new hammocks from El Salvador. I don't know about you, but the thought of laying in a hammock on a warm day (or any day!) brings an instant smile to my face.Lay back and relax in this hammock and enjoy the http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/07/summer-is-in-air.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-4940528370080038423Wed, 06 May 2009 21:39:00 +00002009-05-06T15:01:50.807-07:00world's largest coffee breakworld fair trade dayfair tradeSaturday May 9th is World Fair Trade Day, and we're looking forward to it. There's lots going on around this special day. Here's just a taste:Donate to FTRN just by shopping! Global Exchange is donating 10% of all sales on World Fair Trade Day to the Fair Trade Resource Network, to help their efforts in educating consumers about the importance of Fair Trade. So if you're planning to shop online http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/05/celebrate-world-fair-trade-day-with-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-2536561674482617665Tue, 05 May 2009 17:36:00 +00002009-05-05T11:23:44.492-07:00tweet deal of the weektweet dealtwitterThis Saturday is World Fair Trade Day. Over at Global Exchange, we are doing a lot to prepare for the big day, such as planning our Fair Trade Coffee Break at our Open House and holding our 'Inspiring Mother' Story contest to win a Fair Trade prize made by mothers, for mothers. Another way we are recognizing the Fair Trade artisans is through our 'Tweet Deal of the Week' offer on twitter. For thehttp://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/05/tweet-deal-of-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-2076014215873307780Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:53:00 +00002009-05-04T11:12:02.872-07:00mother's daymother's day contestAccording to the Fair Trade Federation, women made up 76% of non-agricultural fair trade production in 2008 and many of them are mothers. This Mother's Day, we are recognizing those inspiring Fair Trade mothers with our "Tell us your 'Inspiring Mother' Story" contest. Is your mother the guiding light in your life? Know a mother who is making a big difference in the world? Has she made a lasting http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/04/inspiring-mother-story-contest-details.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-4621049272703594916Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:37:00 +00002009-04-29T10:02:47.853-07:00mother's dayFor Mother's Day, we mentioned that we were going to take some time on our blog to tell the stories of the amazing and inspiring  Fair Trade artisans that are mothers that we work with. In addition to that, we also want to hear from you. We're asking you to tell us your 'Inspiring Mother' stories. Is there a mother out there that has been a guiding light for you? Making a big difference in the http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/04/tell-us-your-inspiring-mother-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-4548712977674777672Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:28:00 +00002009-04-28T10:55:55.830-07:00mother's dayMother's Day is coming up. It is a day to reflect on those amazing women who have been there from our very first moment of life. It is a day for us to reflect on those who may not share our same genetic make-up but we consider the mother figure in our lives. It is a day to reflect on mother's and women everywhere who do their all to provide for their children and kin despite life's obstacles. http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/04/inspiring-mothers-that-inspire-others.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-7458444877482332909Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:08:00 +00002009-04-21T15:08:39.089-07:00nicaraguamexicofair tradeglobal exchangeBlog friends. Don't you worry. We have not forgotten about you. We have just been working very hard to make things happen for you. One of the big things going on around our parts is setting up for Global Exchange's Open House that is coming up at the beginning of May.Global Exchange is celebrating 20 years of of activism and change, with many of those positive changes involving our work within http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/04/blog-friends.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-8408722116987178990Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:06:00 +00002009-04-07T17:03:21.420-07:00free chocolateMost people observe the Easter and Passover seasons by giving something up such as leavened foods for Passover or a particular vice for Lent.  Well, instead of giving something up, we're deciding to give something out to you. When you go Fair Trade for Easter and Passover, we're giving away a free jumbo Fair Trade chocolate bar on purchases above $25. All you have to do is enter " free chocolate"http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/04/go-fair-trade-get-free-chocolate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-5011701783812610658Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:26:00 +00002009-04-06T15:54:02.589-07:00easterfair trade easterWalking into any store, you can't help but notice all the Easter decorations. Well, that's because Easter is right around corner, folks! While you're getting ready to prepare for Sunday's festivities, why not try making it a Fair Trade Easter? Look to our Easter section and see how you can hop into a Fair Trade Easter. Our favorite? The Bundle of Bunnies. Cute enough to eat.http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/04/every-bunny-loves-fair-trade-easter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-2738869448020525511Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:40:00 +00002009-04-01T15:48:42.034-07:00sidewalk salefair trade salesan francisco eventWhen: Saturday, April 11th from 11am-6pm PSTWhere: Global Exchange San Francisco Store4018 24th Street @NoeWhat: Fair Trade gifts (up to 60% Off), free lemonade, fair trade friends and fun!We're looking forward to this because rarely do our Fair Trade Store folks come together like this. But with spring cleaning on our minds and new products on their way to our stores, we need to make room. So http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/04/sidewalk-sale-april-11th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500219304737184495.post-2714081584598311458Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:36:00 +00002009-03-31T12:22:36.178-07:00recession ralphseattle green festivalgreen festivalsgreen festivalThe economic downturn is still causing some worries, but Recession Ralph is taking the extra time that he now has since he lost his job to get involved with causes he's passionate about.Ralph left Chiang Mai, Thailand to live in California so the cause to fight for immigrant rights is really close to home for him.Ralph joined fellow staff members over the weekend in Seattle at the Green Festival.http://globalexchangestore.blogspot.com/2009/03/ralph-gets-involved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Global Exchange Fair Trade Store Blog)0