Fairtrade in Trafford
Trafford is a Fairtrade Borough!
 Trafford
was officially recognised as a Fairtrade Borough in
February 2010.
Thanks to a committed steering group of volunteers who
have worked hard to promote Fairtrade ethics at events
across the Borough, the application to the Fairtrade
Foundation was supported by retailers, businesses and
other organisations, along with cafes, restaurants,
hotels and public houses.
It was also supported by a number of schools that have
Fairtrade School status, plus churches that regularly
provide sales of Fairtrade goods.
Executive Councillor Jonathan Coupe said: "This is
wonderful news and a testament to everyone in Trafford
who supports Fairtrade. Well done to everyone involved
in securing Fairtrade status for our Borough."
In order to maintain the Fairtrade Borough status,
more work and support is needed from all the above
retailers, businesses and organisations to ensure that
we have the evidence for future applications. Please
email the contact details below and tell us what
events you have held to promote Fairtrade in Trafford.
What is Fairtrade?
 In 1993, the Fairtrade mark was launched for
products produced in developing world countries and
sold under fair trade regulations. Since then, sales
of Fairtrade marked products have increased to the
extent that UK shoppers now buy over £100 million
worth of Fairtrade marked goods each year. Over 250
products are available from a growing number of
supermarkets, newsagents, delicatessens and specific
fair tradeshops and more products are awarded the mark
each year.
The Fairtrade mark guarantees goods have
been fairly traded. The mark is awarded only to
products that meet strict criteria, including:
- Decent wages, adequate housing and health & safety standards for workers in plantations and factories.
- The right to join trade unions and to participate in democratic organisations (e.g. producers' co-operatives).
- A fair minimum price.
- A social 'premium' on top of the fair price, to improve schools and provide clean water, healthcare and roads, so that people can plan their future.
- A long-term trading commitment.
- Good environmental standards and sustainable production practices.
- No child or forced labour.
The Fairtrade Foundation with its partners, checks
that products continue to meet these criteria after
they are approved.
Trafford Fairtrade Guide - 2010
An internet-based e-book guide to buying Fairtrade
goods has been developed. We will advertise all
organisations and establishments that support
Fairtrade in Trafford, whether you sell Fairtrade
products, provide or promote Fairtrade to your
customers, staff or residents.
We aim to update this Guide regularly. If you think
that your business should be included, please email
your details to the contact below.
Altrincham has Fairtrade Town Status
Altrincham was the first town in Trafford to be
awarded Fairtrade Town status by the Fairtrade
Foundation in March 2006, this was recorded as being a
significant achievement for Altrincham and for the
borough of Trafford, thanks to a steering group of
dedicated volunteers.
How can I get involved?
Join the growing list of businesses that support
Fairtrade in Trafford. In order to help achieve and
then maintain the five goals we need to know which
businesses support or would like to support Fairtrade
- we feel sure you would like to join us in this
project.
So, if you already use Fairtrade products in your
workplace, such as Fairtrade tea and coffee, contact
the Sustainability Trafford Team and add your name to
the list that is being compiled.
In order for businesses, organisations and
educational establishments to show their support for
the campaign, the Fairtrade Foundation ask for
commitment to the following 3 pledges:
- To use Fairtrade goods wherever possible at
meetings and events i.e. tea, coffee, biscuits, etc.
- Support the use of Fairtrade goods by providing
information to the public where appropriate.
- Actively support the use of Fairtrade goods by
publishing information about Fairtrade goods and the
campaign in our newsletter, website and other means
of communication where appropriate.
Contact:
For further information, to add your details to our
e-book Guide, or to inform us of any events that your
organisation is involved in to promote Fairtrade in
Trafford, please contact
sharman.frost@trafford.gov.uk
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