Archive for September, 2008
September 26, 2008
eBay and Amazon clearly deliver value to their customers. With the rising cost of gas, it’s cheaper for many people to pay a few dollars for shipping rather than drive to the mall (not sure about the carbon footprint, though). Using these online tools is also less stressful and more accommodating for the discerning shopper [...]
Posted in Eco impact: green sports balls, Fair Trade sporting goods, Fair Trade: learn more, How you can help | Tags: eBay, equipment, fair trade, online shopping, sports, World of Good |
September 22, 2008
Tenerife, a soccer team coached by Luis Alvarez in the Youth Soccer League of Antigua, Guatemala received a special gift from a highly motivated young adult, setting a new standard for Fair Trade in Action.
In Guatemala, youth teams struggle to get and maintain proper athletic gear to participate in club sports. The cost of balls [...]
Posted in Fair Trade sporting goods, How you can help | Tags: charity, fair trade, Guatemala, projects, soccer balls, youth influence |
September 15, 2008
A couple of months ago we were featured in the Dutch magazine called Supporter in their summer issue with our beach volleyballs (pictured right…what does “schone bal” mean anyway?).
We were also recently approached by the National Committee for International Cooperation and Sustainable Development (NCDO) to support the latest athletic outreach in Fair Trade. This is [...]
Posted in Fair Trade sporting goods, Fair Trade: learn more, Press: what others are saying, Wholesale and custom design | Tags: economic justice, fair trade, global, orders, soccer balls |
September 12, 2008
Fall is here and the long lazy days of summer are turning into busy school-nights filled with homework, holiday schedules, and cooler weather. Pools and bathing suits will soon be traded for rakes and jackets.
For parents, this can be the most exciting time of the year! A new school year brings challenges and milestones for [...]
Posted in Fair Trade: learn more, How you can help | Tags: curriculum, easy, fair trade, Labor Day, school, sports |
September 10, 2008
A new Fair Trade force is cruising across North America, educating thousands about Fair Trade and the integral role the West plays in global policy. This October, The Cure is releasing their 13th album, and touring over 25 cities across the U.S. and Canada. They’re also incorporating Fair Trade into their trip, bridging a crucial gap [...]
Posted in Charities we support, Fair Trade sporting goods, How you can help | Tags: Amnesty International, Cure, fair trade, OxFam, respect, soccer balls, sporting goods, trade policy |
September 4, 2008
It’s that time of the year! You’re a college student, getting ready for a new year of exciting classes (and maybe some not-so-exciting ones too). It seems there’s not enough time in the day between work, school and exams. The world is more demanding than ever on our young adults. Nevertheless, we’ve heard some great [...]
Posted in Fair Trade: learn more, How you can help, Press: what others are saying | Tags: action, activism, awareness, college, fair trade, Georgetown, hope, inspiration, Ohio University, replacement, sports, USFT, young adults |
