So how should we address our love-hate relationship with capitalism?
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What is Social Entrepreneurship?
Entrepreneurial innovation is one of the most powerful forces shaping the modern world. The results are all around us. From smartphones to social media to streaming services, the creations of entrepreneurs have had a profound impact on our daily lives. Recently, a new form of entrepreneurship has emerged that promises to be an even greater […]
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The Impact of Avocados on the Fashion and Environment
Fads and trends in food, much like in fashion, affect the supply chain and sustainability of the ingredients. So, how have avocados changed production, consumption, and the environment during their rapid rise to the top of the food chain?
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Faire’s Ethical Verification Process
Because we carry a variety of products from sellers of all different sizes and origins (the beauty of Faire), we found it necessary to create our own verification process. Faire is providing a platform for workshops and businesses of all sizes to sell their products—as long as they abide by our ethical production criteria.
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Seller Story: Five North Chocolate
At just 21, Ben Conrad started Five North Chocolate. He was compelled to start a Fair Trade Chocolate company after a trip to Ecuador where he witnessed the devastating effects of exploitation on farmers and artisans in the developing world.
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Seller Story: Rosemira Organics
Holistic Skincare Rosemira is a holistic skincare brand, founded and operated by Dr. Mira Herman. Dr. Mira understands the importance of health when it comes to your skin, and believes people should feed their skin just as they do their bodies. She is on a mission to educate her community about proper, natural skincare and share […]
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Seller Story: Conscious Goods
Clean Beauty + Skincare Adding to our assortment of clean beauty on Faire.Shop is Austin’s own Conscious Goods. The founder, KC, handmakes each and every product using natural and local ingredients. The brand offers an assortment of self-care including oils, balms, and bug sprays that are all baby and pregnancy safe. The products are truly effective […]
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Seller Story: Funky Kalakar
Recycled Shoes + Accessories Adding to our assortment of sustainable accessories on Faire.Shop is Funky Kalakar. Funky Kalakar is the result of a love for all things handmade. The owners went on a search for indigenous artists, and together birthed a collection of bags, accessories, and shoes. They produce their goods with natural and recycled materials. […]
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How to Celebrate International Women’s Day
3 Women-Owned and Operated Brands The month of March is Women’s History Month. And, March 8th is International Women’s Day. Every day, we are each (woman or not) prospering thanks to the triumphs of women. This is a time to stop to consider and recognize women everywhere for their social, economic, cultural and political achievements. But also, […]
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Seller Story: Ranjini and Leela
Meet Ranjini and Leela, the mother-daughter duo producing unique, handmade bags and scrunchies out of recycled material.
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The Etho 