In 2006, Carmen Iezzi, was named executive director of the Fair Trade Federation, which represents more than 250 fair trade businesses in North America. Carmen Iezzi An Alumni of American University, she knew she had an important and significant job to do. She envisioned her role as the youngest person there; to lead the group

It is impossible to know what is taking place around ethical jewelry sourcing without reviewing The Madison Dialogs. If you review the companies involved, you will see that this movement is gaining serious traction in the jewelry industry. Sponsored by Earthworks Action, the Madison dialogs have resulted in a focused, coordinating effort that has resulted

Searching the web for “fair trade jewelry” will pull up a number of companies. Fair Trade Jewelry, as certified by the International Fair Trade Labeling Organization, (FLO) does not exist. Yet fair trade, as a concept to the general public, basically translates to a livable wage, fair working conditions and environmental safe guards for the