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Consumerism,
Sweatshops,
& Fair Trade
How we spend our money is a basic element of good stewardship.
The following articles by Fred Clark of PRISM magazine's "Shop
& Save" column give sound input on being a responsible consumer.
Shop & Save
Checking
it Twice
Our consumerist culture clamors for your money at
every turn. Here are some options for spending wisely.
The
Birds & The Beans
Believe it or not, the stork doesn't bring
coffee to your local grocery store and cafe. Read about the "The Birds & The
Beans" and discover the alternative of fair trade coffee.
Consumer
Confidence
Do you fear you're a hesitant spender? Or are you
bold and confident as you hand over that cash or plastic for your many,
daily purchases? Either way, this article is for you.
Websites
Pura Vida Coffee
A great tasting fair trade coffee. Every dollar you
spend goes directly toward Christian, anti-poverty efforts in Latin America.
United
Students Against Sweatshops
An international student movement of campuses
and individual students fighting for sweatshop free labor conditions
and workers’ rights.
National
Labor Committee
Educating and engaging the public on human and labor rights
abuses by corporations.
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