

Adopt Fair Trade products including chocolate, bananas, and apparel


Adopt Fair Trade products including chocolate, bananas, and apparel
The Issue
Fair Trade pictures a just and sustainable global economic system in which purchasing and production choices are made with concern for the well-being of people and the environment, creating a world where all people have viable economic options to meet their own needs. Fair Trade seeks to alleviate poverty by continually and significantly expanding the practice of trade that values the labor and dignity of all people. Consumers can help developing countries, relieve exploitation, and promote environmental sustainability by purchasing Fair Trade-labeled products. As the leaders and best, the University of Michigan should offer students more Fair Trade products to buy. In particular, the University of Michigan should offer Fair Trade chocolate and bananas in its dining halls and other venues. In terms of apparel, the University should produce and sell items made by Alta Gracia, a socially just apparel manufacturer. However, the Universtiy should not limit itself to providing these Fair Trade products.

The Issue
Fair Trade pictures a just and sustainable global economic system in which purchasing and production choices are made with concern for the well-being of people and the environment, creating a world where all people have viable economic options to meet their own needs. Fair Trade seeks to alleviate poverty by continually and significantly expanding the practice of trade that values the labor and dignity of all people. Consumers can help developing countries, relieve exploitation, and promote environmental sustainability by purchasing Fair Trade-labeled products. As the leaders and best, the University of Michigan should offer students more Fair Trade products to buy. In particular, the University of Michigan should offer Fair Trade chocolate and bananas in its dining halls and other venues. In terms of apparel, the University should produce and sell items made by Alta Gracia, a socially just apparel manufacturer. However, the Universtiy should not limit itself to providing these Fair Trade products.

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Petition created on November 6, 2011