Eat locally to act globally, United Reformed assembly says

by | Jul 16, 2008

Members of the United Reformed Church have been asked to look more carefully at what they eat and where they buy, in order to help protect the income and way of life of British farmers. A move to support farmers and growers who, it has been said, are “often treated...

Fairtrade bird food? – you birder believe it!

by | Jun 28, 2008

Fairtrade options are now available for fruit, tea, coffee, chocolate and even flowers, but one company is now producing Fairtrade bird food. Gardman has introduced the first Fairtrade wild bird feed onto the UK market. Its Fairtrade Peanuts are offered in 1.5kg and...

Topshop is in the frame over sweatshop accusations

by | Mar 2, 2008

As local action associated with fair trade and labour practices continues, Topshop is facing a day of protests from its core customers, with students across Britain staging demonstrations today at the company’s stores. Students will protest against sweatshop...

Topshop faces ethical consumer rebellion

by | Feb 27, 2008

Big-name, mass supply high street store Topshop is facing increasing criticism from its core customers, with students and young people protesting over charges about sweatshop conditions in the company’s supply chain. Topshop uses the slogan “we love...