Friday, November 03, 2006

Rethink the Cool
So, here's the question, suppose you do 'rethink the cool' and decide not to support companies promoting unfair labour practices...what are you going to buy instead?

What if you do decide to get responsible and 'Go Green, or 'Fair Trade' or 'No Sweat' - where do you find information about alternative products without spending hours on Google researching?

It is a maze trying to track down alternatives and answers about reputable companies. I haven't found a directory of any sort, but it seems that a resource compiling that information would be a good idea. For the time being though, here's a few helpful places:

Transfair Canada gives specific information on Fair Trade products:
  • here

  • Maquila Solidarity Network provides information on 'No Sweat' campaigns:

  • here

  • Oxfam Canada
    gives a full report on Sportswear companies in download-able 'Offside':
  • here

  • and,

    Adbusters will provide the kick to keep you motivated and 'Rethinking the Cool':
  • here
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