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Where Can I Find Fair Trade Products?
Posted by Huibert Fousert on
Earlier we answered the question "Where can I find ethically made t-shirts?". Today the question we want to address is "Where can I find fair trade products?" If you're asking this question you are like us. We want quality products, but we aren't comfortable with the fact that many products today are made in exploitive conditions. You, like us, are wanting to be ethical consumers. The problem is that it isn't easy to find these brands! And when you do how do you compare them to others out there to make sure you're finding the right item for yourself or gift...
Where Can I Find Ethically Made T-Shirts?
Posted by Huibert Fousert on
Where can I find ethically made t-shirts? If you've had this question let us reassure you that you aren't alone. If you have no idea where to start in finding the answer, again let us reassure you, you aren't alone. We have partnered with one of our favorite ethical/sustainable manufactures in Nepal to make it easy for you to get ethically made t-shirts for your organization, event or business. The shirts aren't just made with values in mind they are also high-quality and extremely comfortable. Check out these t-shirts that we made recently for Home Downtown here in Colorado Springs...
Why the definition of Human Trafficking matters
Posted by Huibert Fousert on
Human trafficking is akin to modern day slavery or having basic human rights and freedoms stripped away. So why would it be necessary to create a definition of human trafficking past this understanding? In order for traffickers to be convicted and brought to justice governments, lawyers, judges, and legislation all need some definitive standard to hold up against the accused. Without a standard, it creates too much wiggle room for either a trafficker to allude conviction or the wrongfully accused to be convicted. There are three parts that go into the definition of human trafficking. They are ACT, MEAN and...
Kickstarter in the Home Stretch
Posted by Huibert Fousert on
Thank you to everyone who supported our recent Kickstarter campaign. I wanted to give a quick update. We just got word that the last shipment of products that we were waiting on has been sent our way. Since it's coming from Asia it will take a little bit, but should be here next week. The t-shirts we are wanting to get printed for our 'let it not be said' t-shirts are also in stock, so we will be placing our order for those this week. Today we were able to start packing our first rewards up for shipment. It will...
Where do I find good, ethically-made products?
Posted by Huibert Fousert on
Where do I find good ethically-made products? For many of us we are passionate about the opportunity we can provide through where we buy our products. We want to work with businesses that care about their people, their communities, and Creation. We want to be part of the solution. This is the need that drives us, Kairos Traders, helping people find high-quality, beautiful products that weren't made in abusive or exploitative situations. Finding these businesses and knowing if they are genuine feels like an overwhelming task. We want to make this an easy process for you. We want to build...