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We believe that all economic activity should be politically, socially and environmentally responsible.
We believe in the promotion of changes in the structure of world trade, which work towards the building of a fair society in a sustainable, natural economy for the environment and our future.
All aspects of our business are guided by the principles of mutual respect, justice and equal partnership.
Our aims are to work in partnership to help:
- promote fair trade standards:
- ensuring that fair prices are paid to producer groups, to reflect the true costs of production. These would cover areas such as product development, transport, environmental protection and social development.
- ensuring individual workers receive fair wages.
- ensuring favourable conditions for employees, with particular attention paid to the situation of women so as not to perpetuate historical inequalities.
- respecting traditional crafts and encouraging their development.
- developing long-term relationships with producers and suppliers.
- emphasising the empowerment of producers and non-exploitation of places and people.
- protect children from dangerous and exploitative work. (Save the Children do not believe in banning all children's work because for some it is a valuable part of growing up, and banning it can drive them into more dangerous work). We support children's best interests, their rights to education, economic security and freedom from violence, abuse and exploitation.
- promote ecological solutions to help the development of a more natural economy.
- create a sustainable future by integrating human activity into the world's ecosystem.
- promote and develop economic activities and methods with an ecological mindset; covering areas from cultivation or production/extraction through each production process to packaging and distribution as well as post-consumer activity (recycling and 'safe waste').
- promote the use of natural and organic ingredients and materials and avoid potentially toxic chemicals; e.g. in use of skincare and cosmetic products.
- promote the use of products made from recycled materials and post-consumer waste.
- promote the use of 'good wood', i.e. well-managed forests, usually certified by Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
- promote products and materials which are durable and re-usable.
- eliminate animal testing (None of the products on our site are tested on animals)
- promote products which do not contain animal by-products (All our products are suitable for vegetarians. Most are suitable for vegans. Each item will clearly state whether is it suitable for vegans and/or vegetarians).
- promote transparency of economic activity.
We understand that this is an ideal vision but strive for that ideal. Although few products are available which meet all of these criteria, we seek products, producers and suppliers moving in a positive direction in their chosen field and on a more holistic level.
Each merchant and product on our site has been carefully selected with the above criteria in mind.
Merchants and products are considered and selected based on the difference they make to us, and our world.
Each merchant featured on ethicalonestopshop.com has undergone an application and approval process. They have signed a contract agreeing to comply with our ethical policy in regard to their chosen fields and product listings.
We will regularly review and update this policy.
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