But, most of people have not thought why they are cheaper than others. Actually, there are people being forced to work in the poor working conditions and children forced to work many hours a day without going to school +behind this cheap clothes.
The cause of the present circomstances is our demands for “cheaper and cheaper clothes”. The companies try to make clothes cheaper in order to meet consumers' demands by cutting down the costs .
That’s why the workers don’t get enough wages.
One of the systems for protecting these workers in weak position is “fair trade”. It means that involving trade which supports producers in developing countries by paying fair prices and making sure that workers have good working conditions and fair wages. Then, we can protect the rights of producers and workers by buying the fair trade goods.
Most of people think that fair trade goods are expensive, but that’s wrong. The fair trade system can pay wages for producers to live a healthy life and the wages which exceed local minimum wage. So, in fact, many fair trade goods are not so expensive and we can buy them easily.
Fair trade goods are not only the clothes but various goods such as chocolate and coffee.
By buying fair trade goods, we can protect the rights and culture of workers in distant countries.
The FAIRTRADE Marks
are the globally recognized symbols of the international Fairtrade system. When you buy products with any of the FAIRTRADE Marks, you support farmers and workers as they improve their lives and their communities. Products bearing these Marks meet the internationally-agreed social, environmental and economic Fairtrade Standards. The FAIRTRADE Marks are registered trademarks owned and licensed by Fairtrade International.
(The contents refers to "Fairtrade Label Japan".)
(The contents refers to "Fairtrade Label Japan".)
The way to look for Fairtrade goods is finding the goods put this mark. The mark is issued by Fairtrade International and it is called “FAIRTRADE Mark”. The goods turn out that they meet the strict standards, “Fairtrade Standards” and officially certified as the Fairtrade products.
The WFTO Product Label
is more than just a Fair Trade symbol. It signifies not only that the practices across the supply chain are checked against the WFTO Fair Trade Standard, but it also represents support to the battle against poverty and inequality. Products carrying the WFTO Label are made and traded by Guaranteed Fair Trade Organisations dedicated to the sustainable Fair Trade economy. Every purchase of products with the WFTO Label supports small producers and their communities.
(We consulted the contents of http://wfto.com/standard-and-guarantee-system/our-product-label)
Also, they have regular tests about the various conditions.
This mark shows that the activities of the organization always meet the standards and the goods of the organization are always made considering human rights and the environment.
(We consulted the contents of http://wfto.com/standard-and-guarantee-system/our-product-label)
The example of the organization recognized is “people tree” that the brand sell only fair trade goods.
