Jeff Goldman of FTRN
After recently posting about Fair Trade Resource Network’s (FTRN) recent webinar, Anti-Body had the thrill of actually meeting Executive Director, Jeff Goldman! Thanks to Joan Harper of Fair Trade LA, who hosted a meet-and-greet after the Expo West in Anaheim, members of FTLA and Fair Trade Pasadena were able to talk with Jeff about the Expo, FTRN, certification and the FT movement in the U.S.
We were super stoked to finally meet Jeff face-to-face after a couple years worth of countless emails, endless (!) conference calls and campaign collaborations (remember Fair Trade the White House?!).
A big thanks to Jeff for taking the time to visit our Fair Trade Towns committees and for the great work FTRN is doing in spreading awareness. Visit their site regularly for informative news and ways to engage in the fair trade movement. And remember, World Fair Trade Day is just around the corner (14 May 2011) and FTRN has great resources, ideas and free stuff!
How Little is Fair?
Recently, the Fair Trade Resource Network (FTRN) hosted webinar #106 on a subject near and dear to Anti-Body: Minimum Fair Trade Content Standards for Multi-ingredient Products.
Moderated by Jeff Goldman (FTRN’s Executive Director), Panelists included:
Dr. Bronner’s CEO, David Bronner
Fair Trade USA’s VP of Business Development and Marketing, Mary Jo Cook
Ben & Jerry’s Director of Social Mission, Rob Michalak
Fair Trade, USA recently upped their fairly traded ingredient percentage from 2% to 7%. How little is enough? That question and others are discussed (if not debated!) in this webinar (support FTRN with purchase of $5).
Where in the world is Anti-Body?
Hi folks! We haven’t gone away, we promise! Anti-Body wanted to take a little time to restructure & reformulate for greater percentages of fairly traded ingredients in our products. We appreciate your patience during this sabbatical, especially as it’s taken us a little longer than we expected to open back fully up for business. We’re nearly there and can’t wait to introduce our new product. Some things will have changed, others will remain the same. Overall, we guarantee to bring you the most fairly traded skincare products available on the market.
Thanks again for your patience and patronage.
Sustainably,
The Anti-Body Crew
Fair Trade My Home Winners Announced!
Fair Trade My Home Contests
Big congratulations to…
Winners
Nueva Vida Fair Trade Cooperative
It was great to meet some of the women from Nueva Vida this past weekend! See photos from the fun events by clicking on the photo to your left.
Join us along with Fair Trade Pasadena and Fair Trade South Pas throughout the weekend as we introduce Nueva Vida, a Nicaraguan Fair Trade Sewing Co-op!
Art by Dewey Tafoya (get your own T Shirt Sunday!)
Ten Thousand Villages on Saturday the 22nd from 1 – 4 pm at 567 S. Lake Ave.
Mennonite Church Sunday (23rd) morning at 11 am at 1041 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena, CA 91107
Holy Family Catholic Church, South Pasadena for the Fair Trade South Pasadena Kick-off Sunday the 23rd at 6:30 — 8pm. 1524 Fremont Ave in South Pasadena
TASTE free Fair Trade wine, coffee, and chocolate! MEET Nueva Vida, a Nicaraguan Fair Trade Sewing Co-op, and other Fair Traders in our community. ENJOY music, live tee-shirt silk-screening with artist Dewey Tafoya (available for purchase), free Ben & Jerry’s Fair Trade Ice Cream and more. LEARN all about Fair Trade and the Fair Trade Towns movement in a relaxed friendly atmosphere! FIND out what Fair Trade is all about and which South Pasadena businesses feature Fair Trade products in their stores
World Fair Trade Day
Join Anti-Body for World Fair Trade Day
Resource Party!
– Interior designer Jim White will give a short presentation at 12:45 and 3:30 and be available for the entire event for individual consultations.
– Product demonstrations and samples will be available along with opportunities to win fair trade gift baskets.
– Live music
Fair Trade Pasadena
Join the movement!
Fair Trade Pasadena Progress
Tonight was Fair Trade Pasadena‘s 5th Steering Committee meeting at Ten Thousand Villages! Progress is made as we plan several events around World Fair Trade Day (May 8, 2010). Until those events are announced…
Fair Trade Pasadena
Pasadena is well on its way toward beoming an Official Fair Trade Towns USA! Tonight, we had our fourth steering committee meeting at Pasadena’s Ten Thousand Villages.
Thank you, Fair Trade L.A. for your support!
Website to launch in the next week or so, so stay tuned.
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About Fair Trade Towns USA
Fair Trade Towns USA is a national movement uniting community activists from across the country who are dedicated to the principles of Fair Trade. By organizing our communities at the local level we are able to make a tangible impact on the US market to demand that international justice and equity for producers, artisans, farmers, and workers around the world is a priority of our system of international commerce.
The movement is made up of a diverse group of inspired activists, engaged community groups and organizations, and socially responsible members of the business community. We are committed to raising awareness in our fellow community members that every dollar we spend is a powerful decision, with ramifications that echo across continents, countries, and communities.
Contests For World Fair Trade Day
Show us the funny, beautiful and meaningful ways you use Fair Trade goods at home for World Fair Trade Day and “Fair Trade My Home”!
Win prizes from Ben & Jerry’s, Anti-Body and so much more! Click to find out how easy it is to enter! Just show us how you Fair Trade YOUR Home!
Need ideas? Anti-Body can help fair trade your tub (try Anti-Body Bath Fizzers!), your skin (try Anti-Body Lavender Lotion) and your smile (try Anti-Body Peppermint Shea Lip Balm).