Introduction: Chris has visited close to a hundred stores in the last six months, promoting ethical sourcing issues to independent retailers. We spoke extensively in December, 08 and I followed up with these questions by email. Chris has noticed that stores that have moved toward more ethical sourcing are separating themselves from the competition and

Introduction: Though fair trade gold through Oro Verde is already available, this alliance between the Alliance for Responsible Mining and the Fair Trade Labeling Organization International (FLO), strengthens the marketability of the product.

An Interview with Tracey Williams, Trustee for The Canadian National Parks and Wilderness Society. Introduction: Over the past few years, the Canadian diamond industry has branded itself as a perfect “guilt free choice” for the progressive consumer, often to the consternation of those committed to creating benefit through African diamonds. Though no conflict diamonds are