Fair Trade Bloomington is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing opportunity for those living in Bloomington and nearby to contribute to global economic development and poverty relief through education and promotion of products that adhere to fair trade principles.Fair Trade provides income that supports community development. It does this by guaranteeing suppliers and customers that fair trade products adhere to the following principles:Creating opportunities for economically disadvantaged artisans and producersA fair price is set by artisans and producersCash advances are used to secure supplies with prompt final payment.Long-term relationships with artisans and producers that build economic opportunityGender equitySafe and healthy working conditionsResponsible environmental practices
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