HummPIRG
Humber Public Interest Research Group
Let's help Humber become a designated Fair Trade Campus!
Did you know that there are already 13 Fair Trade Campuses across Canada? Come on Humber! The Fair Trade Campus program recognizes colleges and universities demonstrating strong commitment to fair trade. Fair Trade Campus Designations are awarded based on a joint review by Fairtrade Canada and the Canadian Fair Trade Network (CFTN).
Fair Trade Campus Requirements:
1. Product Availability
All coffee served on campus must be FT
At least 3 FT teas must be available
At least 1 FT chocolate bar must be available
All campus events/meetings must serve FT coffee and tea
2. Steering Committee
Ensure that FT campus requirements are being maintained
3. Visibility and Education
Visible signage must be prominent where FT is sold
Must engage students in FT events and education
CALL TO ACTION!
Follow the link below to let Chartwells know that you support
Humber College becoming a Fairtrade Campus:
Write your own comment OR Copy & paste this one:
I support Humber College in becoming a Fairtrade Designated Campus. If Humber sources fairtrade coffee, tea and chocolate, I will know that the money I spend on campus is supporting small producers and cooperatives who share my vision of a more ethical, sustainable and connected world. These easy changes in sourcing will have a big impact. Here is how it's done: http://bit.ly/1TX5WGI
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Check out our collection of fair trade resources!
 Exercise Your Citizen MuscleThe Story of Change goes beyond consumption habits to talk about being a better citizen. Check it out, it's worth the watch! |  Fair Trade Campus DesignationGet more information about Fair Trade Campus Designation from the Canadian Fair Trade Network. Check out their Fair Trade Magazine while you're there for some good reading. |  Fairtrade CanadaFairtrade Canada is a non-profit certification organization and the Canadian partner of Fairtrade International (FLO). Check them out for products, producers and info on Fairtrade Certification. |
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 Conflict Minerals Act: Bill C-486 |  Fair Trade TorontoThe volunteer run organization Fair Trade Toronto managed to achieve Fair Trade Town status for the City of Toronto. Read about what Toronto had to do, check out their site! |  Free Trade vs. Fair TradeFree Trade Agreements have done a lot of damage to small farmers. Fair Trade helps them open some of the doors that wouldn't otherwise be open. Check out this video from Fair World Project explaining the dilemma. |
 |  Cocoa Producing CountriesCountries like Ivory Coast and Ghana depend heavily on cocoa production for their well-being. Chocolate lovers want to know! How is our chocolate being produced? |  Camino Chocolates |
 Ethical Fashion |  Kind ExchangeBuy, Sell, Trade or Donate Clothes at Kind Exchange! They have lots of locations around Toronto. |  Equifruit Bananas |
 Toronto Fair Trade Jewellery Co. |