RECYCLING+FAIRTRADE

I HAVE ALWAYS HATED PACKAGING WITH A PASSION, I HAVE NEVER UNDERSTOOD THE MENTALITY OF US PAYING TO GET RID OF THE DAMN STUFF, WHEN IF IT WASNT THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE IT WOULD SAVE A FORTUNE . EVERY TIME WE DO THE SHOPPING [WHICH ISNT MY FAVOURITE THING BTW] , IM IN THE KITCHEN CHUNTERRING AWAY ABOUT ALL THE PACKAGING I HAVE TO REMOVE, JUST TO GET THE FOOD INTO THE FREEZER , THEN WE ARE STUCK WITH IT UNTILL THEY COME AND COLLECT IT GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR, YES, IT DOES MY HEAD IN ,JUST ABIT LOL.

WE DO TRY AND RECYCLE AS MUCH AS POSS;
WE NO LONGER USE PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS;
WE USE ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS [WHERE POSSIBLE];
OUR OFFICE WASTE PAPER IS SHREDDED AND USED FOR PACKING ATM;
OUR HEATING BILLS ARE ENORMOUS AND WE ARE LOOKING TO KNOCK THEM DOWN BY HALF FOR THIS COMING WINTER 2009, SIMPLY BY MOVING OFFICES,ONLY HEATING THE ROOMS WE NEED.
WATER- MMMM, WE WASTE ALOT OF WATER, BUT THE RAINWATER WE CATCH IN LARGE DRUMS WHICH ENABLES US TO WATER THE GARDEN IN THE DRY MONTHS [DO WE GET MANY OF THOSE??].
WE ARE LOOKING TOWARDS CUTTING DOWN ON THE WATER USED AT HOME TOO.

RECYCLED CLOTHING AND GIFTS;
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WE LOVE THEM, WE ARE CURRENTLY IN TALKS WITH A VERY NICE HIPPY TYPE CHICK WHO IS GOING TO MAKE US SOME RECYCLED TOPS,SKIRTS AND DRESSES FROM THE WEBSITE .IM QUITE A 'CRAFTY' PERSON MYSELF ,I DO ALOT OF TYE DYING [UNFORTUNATELY FOR OUR MY HUSBAND AS HE NOW HAS ALOT OF PINK BOXER SHORTS LOL] , SO I THINK , TOGETHER ,WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO COME UP WITH SOME FABAROONIE 'ONE OFF' CLOTHING .

SOLAR POWERED??
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OMG, BRING IT ONNNNNNNNNNN, I LOVE GADGETS, I LOVE PRACTICAL THINGS THAT WORK ON A SIMPLE LEVEL, AND IM TOTALLY INTO SOLAR LIGHTING, IT ABSOLUTELY FASINATES ME .MY HUSBAND SAYS OUR BACK GARDEN LOOKS LIKE A LANDING STRIP, BUT I THINK IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL, AND IT DOESNT 'COST THE EARTH'.

We arent perfect, but we are learning all the time ;o)






BUGZ FLOWER POWER...... Is approximately 90% bafts registered stock [suppliers that are bafts registered] , at the moment ; we are waiting to be registered by BAFTS ourselves and will put any updates in our NEWS section ;o)

STOP CHILD LABOUR !!!


About Fair Trade ;

Fair Trade in Europe started as a grassroots movement about 40 years ago. The aim was to alleviate poverty in the 'Global South' - Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean - by building direct, sustainable relationships with disadvantaged producers and providing fair access to markets in the developed 'North'. The aims are the same now, but Fair Trade has developed into a powerful force, symbolised by a high level of European co-operation.

Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers - especially in the South.

Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practices of conventional international trade.

All involved in Fair Trade accept that it has to include: paying fair prices to producers which reflect the true cost of production, supporting producer organisations in their social and environmental projects, promoting gender equality in pay and working conditions, advising on product development to increase access to markets, committing to long term relationships to provide stability and security and campaigning to highlight the unequal system of world trade which places profit above human rights and threatens our environment.

Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practices of conventional international trade.





Goals of Fair Trade
To improve the livelihoods and well being of producers by improving market access, strengthening producer organisations, paying a better price and providing continuity in the trading relationship.


To promote development opportunities for disadvantaged producers, especially women and indigenous people and to protect children from exploitation in the production process.


To raise awareness among consumers of the negative effects on producers of international trade so that they exercise their purchasing power positively.


To set an example of partnership in trade through dialogue, transparency and respect.


To campaign for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.


To protect human rights by promoting social justice, sound environmental practices and economic security.