Chicago Goals for Becoming a Fair Trade City
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Passed by City Council February 2010. | ||
| 2. Fair Trade products will be available throughout the city, at least 1 outlet in each of the 77 Chicago Community areas. Also, based on our population of about 3 million, we want 1 outlet per 10,000 people, that is 300 outlets within the City | Reached 309 in February 2011. | ||
3. Fair Trade products will be used in institutions such as congregations, schools, universities, hospitals and workplaces, with at least 1 FT institution in each of Chicago's 77 Community Areas. |
Compiling data on fair trade institutions. | ||
4. This Campaign will bring increased media attention to Fair Trade and broaden support for Fair Trade by the City. |
Annual celebration of World Fair Trade Day in Daley Plaza since May 2008 in collaboration with the City's Dept of Environment. |
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5. Chicago Fair Trade is a coalition of businesses, faith organizations, universities, non-profits and individuals who will continue to steer the process. . |
Established June 2006. |
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