Green for goHow do you go about getting an ethical and/or environmentally friendly stamp of approval? Sara McDonnell investigates.Published: 24 November, 2009Having ethical aspirations is all well and good in business, but in order to convey your good intentions to customers - current and potential - you really need recognition from credible and trusted organisations. After all, any supplier can claim that its products are ethically sourced and/or produced with minimal impact to the environment, but customers will want proof of this. Without the stamp of approval from a recognised organisation, your good intentions could end up being an empty gesture.
Fairtrade FortnightWith a huge growth in fairtrade sales, more than 7 miillion farmers now benefiting from ethical practices Juliet Bacon takes a timely look at Fairtrade Fortnight and its implications for the printwear market.Published: 02 February, 20092008 was a fantastic year for Fairtrade. The market is now worth over £500million in the UK alone and several mainstream companies have made significant commitments to support Fairtrade.
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