The commodification of ethics

The coalition of non-governmental agencies, led by Oxfam and their certified commercial partners in the Fairtrade movement, hold an annual Fairtrade Fortnight (www.fairtrade.org.uk/get_involved/fairtrade_fortnight/fairtrade_fortnight_2009/default.aspx) in the UK in the first quarter of the calendar...

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Published inThe Politics of Fair Trade pp. 24 - 36
Main Author Knowles, Sam
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 2011
Edition1
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Summary:The coalition of non-governmental agencies, led by Oxfam and their certified commercial partners in the Fairtrade movement, hold an annual Fairtrade Fortnight (www.fairtrade.org.uk/get_involved/fairtrade_fortnight/fairtrade_fortnight_2009/default.aspx) in the UK in the first quarter of the calendar year. For two weeks, producers, NGOs and retailers focus media and consumer attention on the issue of sustainable sourcing from the majority world. This is the annual opportunity for brands and NGOs to inform consumers about the progress they are making towards sustainable consumption and production.
ISBN:1857435125
9781857435122
9781857437607
1857437608
DOI:10.4324/9780203831106-4