The mini-balls are here! These are an often-requested item from our customers (and my four year old) and they turned out wonderfully. They are perfect for fun play at home or the office and a great Fair Trade gift for that sports enthusiast who is so difficult to buy for. Both the mini-soccer [...]
Archive for August, 2007
Healthy gifts: Fair Trade mini-balls
August 29, 2007Fair Trade footballs are here for Fall
August 24, 2007Fair Trade footballs are here! This is another “World’s First” product…the first-ever certified Fair Trade football made with eco-certified materials. With soft handling and great performance, this Fair Trade eco-football is destined to become a backyard favorite this Fall.
Kick global warming
August 22, 2007There’s a great non-profit called Kick Global Warming with a mission to get all North American soccer teams carbon neutral. The associated costs are incredibly affordable when you consider the long-term positive impact this can have on our environment. In addition to writing a check, you can fight global warming by incorporating a few changes [...]
Abolitionist soccer balls
August 20, 2007As I mentioned before, I spend a good portion of my working hours helping a US-based team of abolitionists led by my friend David Batstone. One of the first items we created to spread the message that children should be free to play, rather than forced to work, was soccer balls that are certified to [...]
Be the change; share the story!
August 16, 2007When kids lead by example they have the power to transform entire communities. Now kids can win $50,000 for their school in this year-long contest from QuantumShift.TV! The contest is open to elementary, junior high, and senior high schools in the US and Canada. & My favorite thing about this contest is that it makes [...]
SWEAT the film
August 15, 2007The folks at Educating For Justice are finishing their work on a new documentary titled “SWEAT”. Check out their MySpace page which includes video clips, news stories, and a blog. They have a popular educational program called Behind the Swoosh which they bring to colleges, high schools, churches and community groups across the country.
