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Tue, December 04, 2007 06:55:34 PMFrom:
Global Exchange - News & Action
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This Holiday Aim for More, not Less
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Make This Holiday Count: Aim for More, not Less! Achieving more of what we want in this world, fair wages for workers, education for all our children, clean air and water, is not just about making sacrifices. You can carol your way through each December, holiday spirit and all, without forgoing the gift-giving and cookie baking that make the holidays such a special time. Here is our annual Holiday list of gifts that give back. Plus, FREE SHIPPING at the Global Exchange Fair Trade Online Store!  More Education and Healthcare for ChildrenChocolate gift assortments are a great gift idea for the sustainably-minded, and there are plenty of Fair Trade options to choose from. Fair Trade prohibits forced child labor. With an estimated 284,000 children toiling in abusive labor conditions in West Africa's cocoa fields instead of being educated in schools, consumers who choose Fair Trade chocolate can enjoy each bite confident that they are not contributing to child slavery. Plus Fair Trade farmers invest Fair Trade premiums in social projects like scholarship programs and building health clinics.  More Recycled and Re-Used ProductsWhy purchase new stuff for the holidays, when there are a plethora of gifts available made from recycled and re-used materials? Wallets made from recycled beer cans, doormats made from re-used flip flops, and handbags made out of old candy wrappers are creative ways to reduce waste.  More Clean Air, Water and LandYour Grandma's sugar cookies will taste even better with Certified Organic ingredients. Organic food, grown without the use of conventional pesticides, can lead to better health for people and the p***t. The majority of Fair Trade Certified food products are also certified Organic.  More TreesWith forests dwindling at an alarming rate, wrap your gifts in tree-free paper. Proving that you don't need to cut down trees to create quality paper, Boku Books offers stationery products made from a blend of kenaf fiber and recycled material, and Ellie Pooh is an innovative line of elephant pooh paper products. Or, consider replacing traditional wrapping paper with last Sunday's funny papers.  More Positive AlternativesBecome a Global Exchange member and join our thousands of supporters world wide in building a positive and sustainable future. As a member of Global Exchange you will become part of a global community working to resist injustice, to boldly put forth alternatives and to inspire a new, sustainable economic model that values people and p***t over profit. And, with your Global Exchange membership you will receive discounts at our Fair Trade Stores! *FREE SHIPPING at the Global Exchange Fair Trade Online Store! We'll pay the shipping on all orders of $75 or more placed now through Dec. 10th, 2007 at the Global Exchange Fair Trade Online Store. Offer applies to orders shipping within the continental U.S. only. Choose UPS Ground shipping option and enter coupon code 'gxfriend07' during checkout to receive free shipping. Start shopping here |
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