Fair Trade Buzz

Whole Foods New Fair Trade Program

 

Software a Fair Trade Issue?

Fair Trade vs. Free Trade discussion in asia visits the issue of Microsoft's monopoly share of computer software in Taiwan. Parliament in Taiwan wants to reduce its government's dependence on Microsoft windows as China, Korea, and Japan are taking measures towards software technology independence. Last year Latin America moved against Microsoft with policy in favor of Linux, a free alternative to Microsoft Windows.

Livelyhood: Planet Work: Fair Trade

The two part PBS special Livelyhood: Planet Work travels the globe trying to discover how people are dealing with the effects of globalization in their daily lives. Follow this link to their section on fair trade, which includes a short video on fair trade coffee.

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Small Loans, Big Difference

BBC Reports that individuals in rich countries granting or lending small amounts to entrepreneurs in poor countries is having a big positive impact on recipients' lives.

See our Change, Be the Change: Multi Media Exhibit Columbia College (1104 S. Wabash, from 03-14-2007 13:00 PM to 03-14-2007 15:00 PM )

Reception and Opening 6-8pm

Shake Off the Winter Blues and Support Chicago Fair Trade (Irish Eyes 2519 N. Lincoln, from 03-22-2007 14:00 PM to 03-22-2007 19:00 PM )

 

Family Farmed Expo: Chicago Cultural Center (, from 03-22-2007 19:00 PM to 03-23-2007 19:00 PM )

The complete schedule and information is available at www.familyfarmed.org

Check Out Whole Foods New Trade Plan