Just Trade, Fair Trade and Ethical News

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... [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... [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).... [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... [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... [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... [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,... [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... [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... [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... [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... [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,... [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... [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... [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.”... [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... [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... [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... [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... [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