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In the FAIR TRADE ISSUE
We hope you really enjoy Pecha Kucha. Have a great weekend.
Rachel, The Natural Store x
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THE TRADE JUSTICE MOVEMENT has given a collective voice to peoples’ frustrations and sense of powerlessness at the way globalisation has been run in the interests of rich countries and multi-national businesses, creating deeper poverty for the majority of the world’s population.
Jenny Ricks tells us what has led her to fight for Justice in Trade...
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KOLKATAIt started with a beautifully crafted, silk screen card.
This was the inspiration for Siobhan Wilson to give up her job and begin 'Kolkata' - a fairly trading business bringing the vibrancy, creativity and craftsmanship from India to the UK...
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MAKE FAIR TRADE YOUR HABIT!
READ HERE TO: Find out why fair trade is 'hot' news for UK business. Not sure what the FAIRTRADE mark actually means? Fair trade facts and figures...
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FOUR Potentially Perfect T-Shirts!We catch up with the Better Thinking team to find they've discovered not one but Four Potentially Perfect T-Shirts. But which one should be chosen as the most socially positive and environmentally conscious garment...? Click here to see the four t-shirts and to CAST YOUR VOTE
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Martha Evatt - Bags of Character!Martha Slipp founder of Martha Evatt Fair Trade and Kimono Bags tells us how her greatest pleasure comes from making delightful things and sharing the satisfaction of making them with people from all over the world...
NEWS FOCUS - What's being talked about in the PressL'Oréal-Owned Body Shop. Charlotte Moore reports for The Guardian how the Body Shop has faired since the takeover. Click here for article.
Now Drivers Have To Pass Green Test. Juliette Jowit from the Observer explains how Britain is following the Dutch with a fuel-saving exam for new motorists. Click here for article.
Independent To Turn RED. Paul Vallely of The Independent informs us of the newspaper being the first member of the media to join the Red Partnership. Click here for article.
The Man Who Plans To Turn The World Green - With Tea. A soft drinks maker's mission is to make Japanese bottled green tea overtake Coca-Cola worldwide reports Leo Lewis from The Times. Click here for article.
Recycling Mobile Phones. Anna Shepard from The Times says there's a new life for dead ringers. Click here for article.
Tesco Accused of Going Green To Boost Reputation. Rosie Murray-West and Harry Wallop of The Telegraph talk about Tesco's announcement last week. Click here for article.
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What Fair Trade products would you like to see available at The Natural Store?
We currently offer teas, coffee, cards, gift boxes, bags, scarves and wall hangings.
Tell us in the box below and click the 'Submit Answer' button. We will then select, at random, a winner to receive our great selection of Hampstead Fair Trade Organic Teas. The winner will be notified via their email address and we will publish the winner's name in the next issue of Pecha Kucha.
The winner of our last competition to win a Tickets to The Mad Show was Dahlia Elgohary from London. Well Done, Dahlia!
If there are any products or features you would like to see
covered by Kucha, we’d love to hear from you!
Click here to send us your suggestions