I Pledge to Have a Fair Trade Valentine's Day
I pledge to be someone's Fair Trade Valentine this year by purchasing only Fair Trade Certified™ flowers and chocolate for Valentine's Day.
Fair Trade Certified Flowers
Valentine's Day 2008 marks the official US launch of Fair Trade Certified flowers! Fair Trade certification guarantees that the flower workers enjoy a safe working environment, and that the flowers were grown according to strict environmental criteria. In addition, flower workers invest Fair Trade premiums in community development programs that benefit themselves and their families. Visit our producer profiles to learn about Fair Trade flower farms, and click here to find out where to buy Fair Trade Certified flowers.
Fair Trade Certified Chocolate
Fair Trade Certified chocolate supports democratic associations of small cocoa farms. Fair Trade Certification guarantees that the cocoa was produced according to strict labor standards, and that cocoa farmers were paid a fair price for their crop. In addition, Fair Trade cocoa producers vote on how to invest Fair Trade premiums in their communities. Visit our producer profiles to learn more about Fair Trade cocoa producers, and click here to find out where to buy Fair Trade Certified chocolate.
This is an ongoing pledge that should be fulfilled as often as possible.
146 Total Participants
Recent Signatories
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Federico Hewson
- Signed Oct 10
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Ashley Chapman
- Rome, GA
- Signed Jun 10
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Kathryn McDonald
- Ipswich, MA
- Signed Apr 09
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Jon Chretien
- Signed Feb 10
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Lindsay Renshaw
- Merrimack, NH
- Signed Feb 10
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Christine Cosby
- Houston Outskits, TX
- Signed Feb 08
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Zarah Patriana
- San Francisco, CA
- Signed Jan 23
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Federico Hewson @ 01:09AM PT Oct 10
If Valentine's day is about love where's the love in participating in unethical global supply chains where flower workers are exposed to pesticides and child labor was involved in the chocolate production? This movement is the way to the sustainable future and a holiday that can remind us all year long to be a conscious participant in a global community.
Luella - Washington, DC @ 11:26AM PT Dec 20
Hell yeah! Better yet, VEGAN- ORGANIC- FAIR TRADE chocolates. I am selling them for Vegantine's Day:
http://sjaaks.com/product_molds/show/70
Linda Micciche Newark, CA @ 02:40PM PT Dec 15
i work at a catholic religious community, and the SIsters have pledged Fair Trade for every day. We only purchase coffee and teas that are certified FT and at christmas and other holidays where treats are given as gifts, they are always marked Fair Trade. Treat others as you wish yourself to be treated.
Meghan Baker Phoenix, AZ @ 07:07AM PT Sep 23
It is important to think before you buy. Especially on mass consumer holidays like mothers day or valentines day. I pledge to think before I buy always.
Rebecca Sommer-Pete... @ 04:29AM PT Jun 27
Because Valentine's Day should be about global compassion and "Love One Another"!
Elizabeth Gilhuly Arlington, VA @ 08:25AM PT Apr 23
Chocolate made with hope is so much sweeter.
ashley wychico Victorville, CA @ 08:41PM PT Apr 07
this is such a great idea!
Tania Elizalde Humble, TX @ 10:37AM PT Mar 01
I love this idea!
chrystalina igel @ 04:15PM PT Feb 13
horray for fair trade!! i have been only purchasing fair trade coffee and cocoa for a while now, and am pleased to add flowers and chocolate to the list!! thank you!!
Sharon L. Regan West Newton, MA @ 04:35PM PT Feb 11
I pledge to have a Fair Trade Valentine's Day.