5 Fair Trade Holiday Gifts That Make A Difference
If holiday shopping has started to feel a little stale, getting gifts that give back may be the answer to your problems.
At Latitudes Fair Trade, each item is handcrafted by artisans around the world. Your purchase supports a safe working environment, fair pay, and the use of sustainable materials. In a world that pushes fast and cheap, slow down and enjoy the smiles that handcrafted gifts can bring to your loved ones this holiday.
Here are 5 of our favorite fair trade gift ideas that can truly make a difference and add a little excitement to your gift shopping.
The Sweet Tooth
1. Chocolate
Chocolate is delicious, and a lot of the time it's a safe choice for gifting. Because it's a popular gift, it's easy to just grab any brand and go, but since you're reading this, we already know you are looking for something meaningful. Did you know "70% of the world’s cocoa beans originate in the Ivory Coast and Ghana, and over 2 million West African children work to produce it, most of the time, in hazardous conditions"?
This is where Latitudes comes in, bringing you chocolate with no child labor, no forced labor, and only quality ingredients. As you gift chocolate this season, think of how the ingredients were sourced and who made it. When you gift fair trade chocolate, your gift gives back in an incredible way. Find the best chocolate for the people on your list here.
The Fashionista
2. Clothing
Everyone wears clothes, most of the time, making clothing a great gift. The rise of fast fashion and the promise of a low price point can be alluring. However, the poor quality that comes with that price point often means those clothes end up back in the store or into a landfill, ultimately becoming a waste of money and a pain on the planet. Not to mention the low pay that garment workers making those clothes often receive.
The clothing at Latitudes is made to last and made by hand out of sustainable or recycled materials by artisans receiving a fair wage. Fair trade clothes come in timeless styles that won't be outdated in just a couple of weeks. Find your favorite fit from our large clothing selection in-store and online.
The Decorator
3. Baskets
A popular item with a timeless look, often used for display, storage, gifting, and even entire walls dedicated to them, baskets make a versatile gift. As you look for popular items with more meaning, knowing who crafted the baskets you buy and how they were treated matters.
Explore a variety of baskets at Latitudes, from pine needle to recycled telephone wire. Every basket purchase supports fair pay, a safe work environment, and a better life for the artisan behind it. Shop baskets now.
The Caffeinated
4. Coffee & Tea
The cozy feeling of a beverage warming the mug in your hands is a hard feeling to beat. Give the gift of comfort, to both your friends and global artisans, when you shop fair trade coffee and tea this year. Coffee and tea production have a deep history of slavery and child labor. Fair trade fights those systems and demands better practices.
Be part of the solution while giving the gifts you were getting anyway. Support the farmers behind every bean and leaf while your friends and family cozy up with a fresh cup. Gift comfort today.
The Long Distance
5. Cards
Even the cards you send can make an impact. Cards at Latitudes are handcrafted by incredibly talented artisans. Choose between cards that feature quilling, paper art, embroidery, dried flowers, and more. Every card purchase supports the person who made it, and each one is truly a work of art. Whether they are hung on the fridge or popped into a frame, don't let the card be an afterthought. Show you care. Know that even the simplest gift can give back. Browse cards now.
When you shop at Latitudes Fair Trade, the impact is felt around the globe. Bring life back to your gift giving. Find something for everyone on your list and visit us in-store or shop online at Latitudes Fair Trade today!