Just Trade, Fair Trade and Ethical News

Count down to Pulse

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:30:00 GMT

Only 3 days to go before Pulse, London opens on Sunday 5th June. Come and see our new ‘Make Do and Mend Collection’ on stand U31 - for more information about the show and how to register for free please visit www.pulse-london.com

Pulse Trade Show 2011

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:30:00 GMT

We are proud to be exhibiting at Pulse, London from the 5-7 June 2011. Come check out our best selling favourites and new collections at stand U31 - for more information about the show and how to register for free please visit www.pulse-london.com.

Generations Together

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:30:00 GMT

The ladies showing off their creations from a Generations Together jewellery workshop run in West London by Laura this week, in collaboration with Striding Out.

New Collections from Peru

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:30:00 GMT

Laura, our Design Director, has just got back from three weeks working with our wonderful producers in Peru, where together they have been working on lots of exciting new collections. Watch this space for new Garden Helpers, Make Do and Mend flower corsage brooches and stunning new additions to our Brass Ribbon and Crocheted Silver Collections......

Fair Christmas Fayre

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:30:00 GMT

Fair Christmas Fayre, run by the Salvation Army and is in its third year, includes 30 unique stalls selling Fair Trade and eco gifts, cards and ethical fashion.

Fair Trade Christmas cakes, a free swap shop, recycled gift wrapping and a DIY crafty present corners and knitting workshops will all be on offer at this free event.

Carl... read more

Ethical Sample Sale

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:30:00 GMT

Our friends at Foundation Agency have teamed up with Howies once again, for a fantastic pre Christmas Sample Sale. Womenswear, Menswear, shoes and accessories in a variety of sizes.

Samples and past season stock (up to 80% off RRP) Prices start at £5.

Howies, Komodo, Kuyichi, Bibico, Just Trade Jewellery, Made Jewellery, Nancy Dee, Aura Que bags, Outsider, Equa... read more

ETHICAL JUST GOT FABULOUS

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:30:00 GMT

ETHICAL JUST GOT FABULOUS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

Just Trade are excited to be exhibiting at a new event in West London on the 4th and 5th of December.

Save the date and get Christmas wrapped up the Fabulous way! Shopping heaven in one of London’s best kept secrets…The 20th Century Theatre.

Situated in the heart of Notting... read more

Eco Design Fair 2010

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:30:00 GMT

Just Trade are delighted to be exhibiting at the fantastic Eco Design Fair this Christmas.

Designed as an all-in-one sustainable and ethical shopping spree, the Eco-Design Christmas Fair returns for it's seventh year, providing a unique retail platform for the UK's most forward-thinking designers whose work is centred on environmentally considerate techniques.... read more

Mother's Day in Peru

Fri, 07 May 2010 09:30:00 GMT

We are wishing a very Happy Mother's Day for Sunday to all the lovely ladies who work in the Zoe & Mama Ursula Projects in Peru.

There are around 35 women working for the two Fair Trade projects, working hard to produce beautiful items such our Crocheted Silver Marisol range.

Many of the women work from home so they are able to care for their children at the... read more

World Fair Trade Day

Thu, 06 May 2010 09:30:00 GMT

Handmade Sweet Cherries Brooch only £6

In celebration of World Fair Trade Day - this Saturday 8th May 2010 - we are offering our brand new sweet Cherries Brooch for only £6.

This lushious brooch , handmade from softest Peruvian cotton, brightens up any coat, hat or bag, making it a perfect gift or little treat for yourself...

Beautifully... read more

World Toilet Day

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:30:00 GMT

Did you know that over 2.5 billion people don't have a toilet? World Toilet day is a day to draw attention to the fact that over a 3rd of the world does not have access to basic sanitation like toilets.

What can you do about it?

If you're the facebook type- download the application super badger (a fun way to stay informed and campaign on justice issues).... read more

Future 100 Entrepreneur!

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:30:00 GMT

Nov 16-22 is Global Entrepreneur Week, and Prime Minister Gordon Brown had this to say about it :

“Global Entrepreneurship Week is a shining example of Britain leading the world in enterprise and innovation. At this time of unprecedented global change, I congratulate everyone involved in Global Entrepreneurship Week for encouraging people and countries to work together to find... read more

Fairtrade corner shop?

Thu, 07 May 2009 09:30:00 GMT

I normally stock up on Fairtrade chocolate when I do my weekly shop, but I’d had a rather chocolaty week last week so we had run out. Disaster! I was having a chocolate emergency, so popped into our local corner shop, but alas, they had no Fairtrade chocolate! I asked our friendly owners if they would stock some fair trade chocolate, but they had never heard of Fairtrade, so I thought I... read more

Eco-Design Fair

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:30:00 GMT

Just Trade at The Eco-Design Christmas Fair 13th and 14th Dec, Brick Lane London.

Come and say hello to us at the Eco-design Christmas Fair and do all your Christmas shopping in one place!

Now in it's fifth year, the inspiring Eco-Design Fair returns, bringing a collection of designers whose work is centred on... read more

Sale on 29th November

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:30:00 GMT

Just Trade and Green Knickers join forces once again for the cosiest sale of the season.

Be the first to see new products, get special offers on selected lines and enjoy free mulled wine, beer and mince pies on our comfy sofas.

As always, all items are ethically made and we even have a personal shopper to help you choose from jewellery, underwear,... read more

Meet the Makers

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:30:00 GMT

I’ve just returned from visiting two of Just Trade’s partner projects in Cambodia and Hong Kong. It was a real privilege to meet some of the incredible people who work in the projects and see first-hand how fair trade transforms lives.

Whilst in Cambodia I visited a textile project where women rescued from sex trafficking and domestic violence are re- trained... read more

Fairtrade Fortnight 2008

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:30:00 GMT

Come and join us at the Fairtrade Fairground!

For the first time ever, the Fairtrade Foundation will be holding a large public launch event to mark the beginning of Fairtrade Fortnight, including the unveiling of the Fairtrade Bus.

Just Trade... read more

Panorama-Alex in Colombia

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:30:00 GMT

For a bit of Insight into the ugly reality of unfair trade, check out Panorama on Monday night.

Monday 28 January 8.30-9.00pm BBC ONE ( or watch it again on www.bbc.co.uk/panorama)

Alex James, bassist of hugely successful... read more

Eve StyleShow Competition

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:30:00 GMT

Just Trade hits the catwalk at The Eve Style Show

This December Just Trade will be profiled at the Eve Style Show, part of the Clothes Show Live event at the Birmingham NEC. Just Trade will be selling our new autumn/winter collection in the “Ethical Boutique” , an area dedicated entirely to eco-friendly and ethical fashion brands.

This year at the Clothes... read more

Award for Just Trade

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:30:00 GMT

Melanie Cave, one of Just Trade’s directors, was presented with an award for her contribution to fair trade projects at this month’s LeicesterHERday.

The event was set up to recognise the achievements of Leicestershire Women, and Melanie was delighted to receive the award. She stated “it is great that the work we are doing at Just Trade has been recognised in this way,... read more

Peru Earthquake- Update

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:30:00 GMT

Just Trade were understandably very concerned at the news of the recent earthquake in Peru, and especially worried for our friends involved in the Zoe, Achkiy and Mama Ursula projects which are all based in Lima.

We had difficulty contacting people out there due to power failures and damaged phone- lines, but were eventually relieved to hear that all our project... read more

New Designers Award

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:30:00 GMT

July 2007 saw Just Trade sponsor an exciting ethical design award at London’s prestigious New Designers graduate exhibition. Just Trade joined forces with the Association of Contemporary Jewellery to create this years ACJ award which seeks to raise issues relating to sustainable design.

The Association of Contemporary Jewellery is the official body... read more

Blow the Whistle

Mon, 21 May 2007 09:30:00 GMT

At the summit in 2000, the G8 nations promised to curb the arms trade and halve poverty worldwide by 2015, but so far they're not keeping their promises. According to the World Vision Chief Executive, “the billions of pounds spent on arms could be spent alleviating world poverty. Then we would not only have a more just world, but a more secure world.”... read more

Kids Need Fair Trade

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:30:00 GMT

Children in the UK are now learning about fair trade as part of the curriculum. The government hopes these lessons will equip young people to play an "effective role in society." However the International Labour Organisation estimates that over 218 million school aged children in developing countries are not affording this opportunity to learn, as they are working hard in... read more

Just Trade on the Catwalk

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:30:00 GMT

Fair trade fashion has definitely shaken off its hippy-chic image and is appealing to younger and more mainstream markets. Much of this is due to... read more

Stop the Traffik

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:30:00 GMT

200 years ago William Wilberforce realised the harrowing fact that the slave trade was the backbone of the British economy and a growing industry. A man of strong convictions and faith, Wilberforce led a mass movement of slaves, anti-slavery campaigners and ordinary members of the public in a successful... read more

Fair Trade Fortnight

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:30:00 GMT

Change Today, Choose Fairtrade

Fair Trade Fortnight 2007, February 26- March 11

Fairtrade Fortnight is the annual promotion campaign that helps to raise awareness of trade justice issues and how we, as consumers, can... read more

Nottinghill Shop

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:30:00 GMT

Christmas Shop in Notting Hill

Just Trade opened a Christmas shop on Ledbury Road, Notting Hill for December 2006. Thank you to all of our customers, friends, the Notting Hill community, and local shop owners who made us feel welcome and helped to make the shop such a success. Special thanks to read more