Fairtrade
What is Fairtrade?
Fairtrade in Wyre
Forest
What is the Council doing about
Fairtrade?
Schools
More information
What is Fairtrade?
The Fairtrade mark on products is an
independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the
developing world are getting a better deal.
Fairtrade means that:
- Producers are paid a price that covers the cost of
production;
- No child or forced labour is used;
- Environmental/health and safety standards are observed
- A premium is paid for community health and infrastructure
projects.
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Fairtrade is a simple way to help address
inequality and poverty every time you shop. (The products taste
good too!)
Fairtrade in Wyre Forest
Bewdley, Kidderminster and Stourport-on-Severn have all achieved
Fairtrade Town status. To receive this award, a range of
targets must be achieved - Go
to the Fairtrade Town - Goals and Action Guide.
Fairtrade Town groups work to encourage more shops, caterers,
retailers, schools, churches, employers and shoppers to 'Go
Fairtrade'. Their reward is customer support, good publicity, the
'feelgood factor' and being listed in local Fairtrade directories.
The Co-operative supermarket has been a generous sponsor of events
locally.
Please contact the Fairtrade Town group contacts for Bewdley,
Kidderminster and Stourport-on-Severn if you can help either: with
your time; by using Fairtrade products in your workplace or
business; or with any other ideas.
For details of local fairtrade stockists and supporters, see
below or download the
Wyre Forest Fairtrade Directory 
(84K)
Local Fairtrade Group Contacts:
Bewdley - Elaine Barbour, 01299 400617
Kidderminster - Jackie Rose, 01562 741260
Stourport-on-Severn - Derek and Mary Wood, 01299 823619
Gained Fairtrade Town status in June 2006. Contact Keith James
on 01299 402275
What is the Council doing about Fairtrade?
In October 2004, the Council agreed, unanimously, to support
Fairtrade. The Council now serves Fairtrade refreshments at council
meetings and in most of its vending machines.
Officers from the Health and Sustainability Team provide support
for local Fairtrade activities.
