Sentences with phrase «organic trade community»

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Not only has he been 100 % organic and fair trade since the day he opened, but he turns 50 % of profits back into village - initiated and village - run community development projects.

One great example of this latter approach is fair trade organic coffee and cocoa seller Deans Beans, which takes its profits and reinvests them in coffee - growing communities with local governance and guidance.

Darin Kingston of d.light, whose profitable solar - powered LED lanterns simultaneously address poverty, education, air pollution / toxic fumes / health risks, energy savings, carbon footprint, and more Janine Benyus, biomimicry pioneer who finds models in the natural world for everything from extracting water from fog (as a desert beetle does) to construction materials (spider silk) to designing flood - resistant buildings by studying anthills in India's monsoon climate, and shows what's possible when you invite the planet to join your design thinking team Dean Cycon, whose coffee company has not only exclusively sold organic fairly traded gourmet coffee and cocoa beans since its founding in 1993, but has funded dozens of village - led community development projects in the lands where he sources his beans John Kremer, whose concept of exponential growth through «biological marketing,» just as a single kernel of corn grows into a plant bearing thousands of new kernels, could completely change your business strategy Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute, who built a near - net - zero - energy luxury home back in 1983, and has developed a scientific, economically viable plan to get the entire economy off oil, coal, and nuclear and onto renewables — while keeping and even improving our high standard of living

«We welcome the critical support of our friends in the animal welfare community in standing up against the Administration's attack on this important organic standard,» said Laura Batcha, CEO and Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association.

As a member of the Sustainable Food Trade Association (SFTA), we've signed a pledge committing to reporting annually the company's performance in the 11 - action categories that include organic & land use, distribution & sourcing, energy, climate change & emissions, water use & quality, solid waste reduction, packaging & marketing materials, labor, animal care, sustainability education, and governance & community engagement.

It is running from November 2010 to December 2013 and aims at improving income and livelihoods of rural communities in East Africa, through facilitation of trade in organic products by means of a regional standard, development of the conformity assessment system, promotion of a regional mark and raising consumer awareness.

It was implemented during 2010 - 2013 and aimed at improving income and livelihoods of rural communities in East Africa, through facilitation of trade in organic products by means of a regional standard, development of the conformity assessment system, promotion of a regional mark and raising consumer awareness.

Monique Marez from the Organic Trade Association highlighted the social and economic benefits organic farming was having on American communities.

We lead the industry in environmental stewardship, dedication to organic agriculture, fair trade practices, zero waste production, medicinal plant conservation efforts, and community support.

From sourcing organic products, to obtaining fair trade certification, to greening our facilities and operations, to funding tree planting at schools in our local community, we are constantly seeking ways to better protect our environment and ensure a better quality of life for employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

A party for those whose priorities include the Welfare State, workers» rights, trade unionism, the co-operative movement, consumer protection, strong communities, conservation rather than environmentalism, fair taxation, full employment, public ownership, proper local government, a powerful Parliament, the monarchy, the organic Constitution, national sovereignty, civil liberties, the Union, the Commonwealth, the countryside, grammar schools, traditional moral and social values, economic patriotism, balanced migration, a realist foreign policy, and a base of real property for every household to resist both over-mighty commercial interests and an over-mighty State.

We pay farmers and organic premium with another 10 % into a Fair Trade Fund that supports community development projects.

Thrive Market is an online community and market that brings you organic, fair trade, vegan, non-GMO products at wholesale prices, saving you 25 - 50 % on natural and healthy products, delivered right to your door.

Your membership dues will help OTA promote and protect organic agriculture and trade on behalf of the diverse business community.

In what turned out to be a mutually beneficial business move, Dr. Bronner's created a sister company called Serendipol that provides fair trade, organic virgin coconut oil to them while simultaneously benefitting the Sri Lankan farm workers, oil manufacturers, families, and communities who work with them.

«Serendipol is proof - positive that organic, fair trade projects can scale to meet growing world demand, improve quality of life in their community, and do so without reliance on chemical herbicides, pesticides or GMOs.