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US-China trade talks end without a deal: Why both sides feel they have the leverage

       




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Is free trade still alive? Hong Kong’s perspective

Hong Kong has been heralded as the freest economy in the world, according to the Heritage Foundation’s 2019 Index of Economic Freedom. The city’s special administrative region status has underpinned its reputation as a center of commerce governed by the rule of law, enabling it to play a key role in international trade while serving as…

       




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Democrats should seize the day with North America trade agreement

The growing unilateralism and weaponization of trade policy by President Trump have turned into the most grievous risk for a rules-based international system that ensures fairness, reciprocity and a level playing field for global trade. If this trend continues, trade policy will end up being decided by interest groups with enough access to influence and…

       




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Trader Joe's Flunks Sustainable Seafoods 101 (Again)

C'mon, you know a Trader Joe's addict or two, don't you? It's sometimes impossible to resist the combination of lower prices and lots of organic and even Fair




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Cadbury's Dairy Milk Goes Fairtrade, Next Billion Go To TED, Huff Post on Coal, and More

Cadbury Dairy Milk Fairtrade: Is the future of Fairtrade with big switches by big companies or increasing access to the pioneer brands? "Cadburys says in the FT today that it's not trying to undermine the pioneering 100% Fairtrade companies such as




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Thai Tourist Trade Contributing to Burma Elephant Trafficking

A new video from the Ecologist Film Unit shows how baby elephants are being smuggled into Thailand from Burma for tourism.




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Fair Trade Chocolate, Tea, Spice and Coffee Sales Jump 75 Percent, Study Says

Chocolate, tea and more goodies partner with Fair Trade USA which expands farming programs and experiences record sales.




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8 companies that sell high quality fair trade and organic teas

Craving the perfect cup of tea on a chilly morning? Here are some companies with ethical business practices worth supporting.




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We should all adopt 'hanami,' the Japanese tradition of flower viewing

In Japan, celebrating the transient beauty of flowers is a beloved custom when the cherry blossoms spring to life.




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5 Fair Trade shoes for fall from Oliberté

This Fair Trade company has new cold-weather footwear for men and women.




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Obama Calls for Cap-and-Trade

Senator Barack Obama proposed on Monday a plan to decrease the United States' dependence on foreign oil―while fighting climate change―by creating an auction system that will require power companies and other polluting industries to pay for their




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Luminous lunar pavilion blends tradition with digital design (Video)

This stunning temporary pavilion utilizes Hong Kong's time-honored bamboo construction methods in conjunction with cutting-edge computational design.




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Digitally woven bamboo pavilion keeps an old tradition alive (Video)

Built with the help of a village's last remaining bamboo weaver, this computer-designed pavilion was built by hand using local materials.




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This Dutch tradition would horrify most American parents

Children. Alone in the forest. At night.




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It’s time to treat illegal wildlife trade like a serious crime

A new report calls for international collaboration to fight the crime organizations behind the illegal trade in wood and wildlife.




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New documentary contrasts industrial ag with traditional Hawaiian model: ʻĀINA

This short film, while focused on the island of Kauai, highlights the challenges and crises we will all have to face on our island planet.




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Hōkūle’a, a traditional Hawaiian deep-sea canoe, has completed round-the-world trip

It took three years, but Hōkūle’a made the impressive journey using only ancient Polynesian navigational methods.




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Patagonia's new film focuses on fair trade fashion

The outdoor gear retailer plans to certify 30 percent of its clothes as fair-trade by the end of 2017.




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Tea-growers enraged by Sainsbury's withdrawal from Fairtrade

The UK grocery chain has long been a Fairtrade champion, but recently announced it would invent its own 'fairly traded' certification scheme.




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Is fair trade floundering or flourishing?

The ethical shopping label is facing new competition from companies opting to create their own certification programs.




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The top ten posts of the week, from fair trade undies to fair trade coffee

And a few looks back at themes of the last ten years.




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Why we buy organic and fair trade: Feelings matter

New research identifies the emotions that motivate some people to make ethical choices day after day.




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Renewable Tradition: Baltimore's "Arabbers" Sell Produce On Residential Streets - In Horse Drawn Carts

Wikipedia carries a definition of Arabbers which includes this:An arabber (or a-rab) is a




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Wake up with Leonardo DiCaprio’s fair trade organic coffee

Now you can get your morning coffee fix celebrity-style, thanks to an alliance between Leonardo DiCaprio and LaColumbe coffee -- plus, all proceeds support sustainable initiatives.




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Saraye: Traditional Tatami Purses from Cambodia

We love products that support or revive traditional crafts. Check out, for ex ample, the work of Kallari, fair trade suppliers of traditional Amazonian baskets, which we reported on here. Now we've come across another cool basket supplier, this time




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All of Patagonia's waterproof shells are now recycled and Fair Trade

Can we hear them saying, "I told you so!" to the rest of the outdoor gear industry?




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Striking natural furniture weaves geometry with traditional craft techniques

Featuring eye-catching geometries, local and non-toxic materials, these unique furniture pieces meld a medley of traditional weaving and woodworking techniques.




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Beautiful Black Teahouse In Czech Republic Uses Traditional Japanese Finishing Technique

Charred wood never looked so good.




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Holiday traditions should reflect what you truly love

And for most debt-weary Americans, shopping is not on that list.




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Costa Rica Fully Bans Shark Fin Trade

Though shark finning itself had already been banned, transportation and import of shark fins had not been.




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Is this the beginning of the end for traditional Christmas shopping?

British retailers brace for "unbelievably bad" profits this year. Can climate change be blamed?




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Tread Carpet by Martín Azúa, a Rug with a Small Footprint and a lot of Spanish Tradition

Martín Azúa's latest rug design is made from esparto soles from the traditional spanish espadrilles. It will be used in Camper's shoe stores.




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How FibrEthik Promotes Fair Trade and Organic Practices in the Cotton Industry

Cotton is ubiquitous in modern life but the long trail between the fields in which the crop grows and the store at which a finished item is purchased is seldom considered.




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Why you should look for Fairtrade cotton

A new study explores the social and environmental costs of cotton production, and how Fairtrade certification can mitigate these.




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Why buying Fairtrade cotton matters

It's great that you're buying Fairtrade coffee and chocolate, but now it's time to apply that standard to your wardrobe.




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Breathe easy with Knickey's fair-trade organic cotton underwear

It's a solid, sustainable choice all around.




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Traditional Landscapes With a Twist: Photographer Yao Lu Makes Mountains out of China's Rubble Heaps

In photographer Yao Lu's "View of Waterfall with Rocks and Pines," two men stand underneath the spreading branches of a gnarled pine tree, aiming their cameras off in the distance, where




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New Japanese House by Alts Design Office is influenced by traditional design

It is all about the progression through the spaces.




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Thankful! Five ways the National Wild Turkey Federation is preserving tradition

The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey in the United States and the preservation of our hunting heritage.




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Fairtrade International takes prize for most effective label

Despite recent criticisms, a new report shows that Fairtrade International is doing better work than any of its competitors.




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Why it's important to buy fair trade coconut products

Even as global demand for all-things-coconut increases, coconut production in Asia is stagnating because farmers aren't paid enough to make it worthwhile.




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Building an old-school green house from local materials with traditional tools (video)

If you like craftsmanship, woodworking, and traditional hand tools, or you just enjoy watching somebody else do all the work, you'll love this short film.




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East Coast Cap-and-Trade Program Created Jobs, Saved Energy For Connecticut

One to keep in you pocket whenever you're faced with someone trying to tell you than putting a price on carbon and promoting energy efficiency will hurt more than they help: Huffington Post reports on the benefits of the Regional Greenhouse Gas




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Now your hair ties and scrunchies can be fair-trade, plastic-free

These handy accessories tick all the boxes for ethics and eco-friendliness.




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Sleep sustainably with fair trade, organic cotton sheets

Homestead is a California-based company that sells high-end ethical bedding at reasonable prices.




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Buying Bulk in Barcelona: When Tradition Meets Sustainability (Photos)

In Barcelona, buying bulk is part of the city's history -- and visiting one of these historic shops is a unique olfactory experience.




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Fair trade falls short when it comes to hired farm workers

But this doesn't mean we should give up on fair trade certification.




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It's Fair Tuesday; Support Fair Trade Today

A response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday with the goal of inspiring conscious consumerism.




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Why it's important to stick with fair-trade chocolate this Valentine's Day

You don't want to ruin the romance with a gift contaminated by child labour and slavery.




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Show moms around the world some love by choosing Fairtrade for Mother's Day

As you spoil mom on Mother's Day, amplify your appreciation by opting for Fairtrade products that will turn the day into something even more meaningful.