Welcome to part 2 in a 10-part series on the 10 principles of fair trade! Today's episode discusses the second principle: transparency and accountability. Lia will take you through what this principle means and give some examples of why it matters. RESOURCES The World Fair Trade Organization's 10 principles of fair trade (PDF): https://wfto.com/sites/default/files/WFTO%20-10%20Principles%20%20of%20Fair%20Trade%20%282017%29.pdf Send feedback &amp; requests to: podcast@rosettenetwork.comSupport this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/rosette">http://supporter.acast.com/rosette</a>.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Interview with Erin Bird from Fair Trade Calgary

Yeah, we're judging businesses. And you should, too! Ethical consumerism is possible, but first we have to name the problem. Nobody wants shoes made by children in sweat shops. (Or at least nobody good does.) Nobody (good) wants to fuck up the planet more than we already have. So let's talk about what it looks like to ask questions about the products we buy, and make sure that we're putting our money where our values are. Or else we'll judge you, too. Just saying.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/rosette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.