The heart and soul behind shopping ethical, sustainable, fair trade products provided by companies that give back through various programs, is that we have the opportunity to double the power of our money. How, you may ask? We can have an impact on the lives of others through the purchases that we make. We can give our purchases the power to empower others, to give them a chance at restoration, a new life, new skills, bringing opportunity, expansion and a sustainable lifestlye to whole communities and families, from the youngest to the oldest members.
It may seem daunting, trying to figure out how to shop for products that are truly ethically hand made. So much so that we just give up and decide not to bother. This guide to ethical and fair trade shopping is here to help!
Not EVERYTHING HAS to be purchased ethically – it’s not always possible, nor in our budget. I found this graphic on another blog and I think it’s a pretty accurate description of how we should think about the purchases we make:
So without further ado, here are 100+ companies where your purchases are purchases that make a difference in the lives of others!
Guide to Ethical and Fair Trade Shopping
Accessories & Jewelry
Beyond Beanie (hats and more)
Fair Treasure (monthly subscription box – our interview)
Global Mothers (our interview)
Jacob’s Scarves (our interview)
LandMine Design (our interview)
She Does Justice Boutique (our review)
The Lulu Tree Boutique (our interview)
The Root Collective (our interview – get 10% off all products!)
Bags
Better Life Bags (our interview)
Catrinka Project – Buy a bag, employ a woman, educate a girl
Freeset USA (bags and tees)
Clothing
Evy’s Tree (awesome women’s hoodies and sweaters, get 10% off your first order!)
Imagine Goods (our interview)
Inheritance (pocket Ts)
International Princess Project (Our interview with Punjammies!! Company rebranded as Sudara)
Krochet Kids (our interview)
Maurices (This is actually a great store that isn’t just online! You can go to a physical store as well and check their items out.)
Patagonia (only THE best outdoor wear!)
Run Janji (workout wear)
Symbology Clothing (our review)
Children
The Honest Company (our review)
The Lulu Tree Boutique (our review)
Food and Beverages
Goodworks Coffee and Tea (US only)
Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Company
Velvet Sunrise (coffee roasters local to the GTA)
Footwear
Maggie’s Organics (socks – our interview)
Mitscoots (socks – our interview)
Gifts & For the Home
Arzu Studio Hope (rugs)
Skin & Body Care
Rooted Beauty (our interview)
Shea Butter Market (our interview)
Some of Everything
107 Market Street (our interview)
4 All Humanity (our interview)
The Little Market – accessories, bags, jewelry, baskets, home and baby products – and chocolate :D
Vilaasi (textiles)
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This post is part of the 100 Things series from iHomeschool Network
