These ethical fair trade products are fun, useful and most of all a socially responsible choice. Giving back to communities around the world that are struggling to develop and families that have challenges making ends meet is always a great investment.
While the capitalist model has encouraged lowest prices possible for a competitive marketplace, there has been a movement to push back this idea of thinking when it comes to handcrafted goods or items made from countries that are in a unique position.
Sustainability, responsibility and environmentalism have become three hugely popular ideas for living a good life and building an awesome company. Fair trade has been a cornerstone of this movement and has given people across the world the ability to live better lives for themselves and the generations that come after them.
100 Ethical Fair Trade Products
100
Fair-Trade Celeb Fashion
The Emma Watson 2011 People Tree Collection is Clothing With a Conscience
99
Organic Shoes by Veja
98
Zulugrass Jewelry
The Leakey Collection Employs Women in the The Rift Valley, Kenya
97
Disabled Artisan Jewelry Collections
The People Tree Wheelchair Campaign with Bombolulu
96
Eclectic Ethical Fashion
Upcycled 'Adamah Stein' Designs by Artisans in Senegal and Paris
95
Fair Trade Ugandan Goods
One Mango Tree's Clothing and Accessories Have a Beautiful Story
94
Socially Conscious Cotton Clothing
Buyfriend's 100% Organic Tees Promote Ethical Fashion
93
Ethical Tribal Print Fashion
The Nicole Miller Indego Africa Collection Focuses on Fair Trade
92
Ethical Engagement Rings
Ingle & Rhode Uses Conflict-Free Diamonds and Fair Trade Gold
91
Colorful Cutout Candy Branding
Cacao Monkey Packaging is Delectably Designed
90
Meaningful Jewelry Mementos
'Penelope Poet' Wants to Break the Chain of Poverty
89
Fair Trade Peruvian Handcrafts
Sanyork Promotes Artisans in a Poor Community of Lima
88
Futuristic Film-Inspired Lookbooks
The Mettle Fair Trade Fifth Element Catalog is Submerged
87
Recycled Magazine Vases
Filipinas Fair Trade Venture Group Makes Eco-Friendly Handcrafts
86
Socially Responsible Bangles
Alkemie Jewelry is Made from 100% Reclaimed Materials
85
Peace Pillows
Oimei Co. is a Fair Trade Business Re-Investing Profits in Peacebuilding Initiatives
84
Sustainable Change Beads
The Vibrant Andean Collection Supports Artisans in Ecuador
83
Upcycled Fair Trade Fashion
Liz Alig Links Consumers & Producers to Support Ethical Practices
82
Social Sports Accessories
Rainbow Collection World Cup Orange Bracelets are About Fair Trade
81
Ethical Vegan Condoms
GLYDE Products are Certified Pure Natural Pleasure
80
Socially Sustainable Fashion
'All of Us Revolution' Encourages Women to Rethink Consumption
79
Vintage African Fashion
The Fair Trade Fashions of Suno NY Began in Africa
78
Badass Bean Roasts
Kicking Horse Coffee is a Trailblazer of the Canadian Fair Trade Movement
77
Life-Changing Macbook Cases
Della LA Creates Unique Accessories That Employ Women in Ghana
76
Altruistic Accessory Lines
Rising Tide Fair Trade Bags Provide Jobs For Under Served Women
75
Fair Trade Lifestyle Brands
People Tree is a Stylish Social Business Spearhead
74
Humanitarian Fashion Lines
David Peck Takes Inspiration from and Gives Back to Ugandan Villagers
73
Edgy Fashion Co-Ops
Fair Trade 'Of Rags' Combines NYC Style with Ghanaian Fashion
72
Striped Fabric Furniture
The Plisado Collection Boasts AfroArt's Mira Maya Material
71
Illustrated Infusion Sleeves
Mood Garden Tea Packaging Blossoms with Thoughtful Details
70
Eco-Friendly Designer Chocolate
Divine Chocolate in Ghana Makes Sweet Fair Trade Treats
69
Responsible Bedroom Slippers
The Chilote House Shoe is Eco and Ethically Principled
68
Human-Oriented Handicrafts
Tekoha Promotes Sustainable Development for Brazilian Artisans
67
Scented Afghan Oils
The 7 Virtues Offers Organic Fragrances Harvested from Legal Crops
66
Slum Empowerment Fashion
Bachhara Makes Fair Trade, Ethical Silk Apparel in Bangladesh
65
Eco-Conscious Sundresses
Worldstock Sells Fair Trade Goods, Giving 60-70% of Profits to Artisans
64
Anti-Sweatshop Apparel
The 'Autonomie Project' Offers Competitively Priced and Fashionable Clothes
63
Microloan-Giving Tees
The Naked Hippie Invests in Small-Scale Entrepreneurs in the Majority World
62
Hip Handwoven Attire
Bhalo Employs Rural Bangladeshi Women to Produce Fair Trade Fashion
61
Fair Trade Bobbles
The Andean Jewelry Fall 2010 Collection Combines Metallic and Fabric
60
Socially Conscious Packaging
Level Ground Trading Re-Sealable Bags Take You Back to the Fields
59
Beads to Fight Poverty
BeadForLife Sells Fair Trade Jewelry and Shea Butter Made in Uganda
58
Inspirational Apparel
'Tees for Change' Spreads Positivity Through Their Designs
57
Sustainable Stylized Tees
Sutsu Clothing Offers Environmentally Aware and Fair Trade Products
56
Sustainable Assistance Accessories
Dolma Provides an Alternative Income to Struggling Communities
55
Fair Trade Weaving
WomenCraft Offers Ethical Employment in East Africa's Mafiga Matatu Area
54
Fair Trade Accessories
Leather 'My Paper Bag' is Made by Craftsmen in India
53
Fair Trade Monsters
Cambodia Knits Employs Marginalized People in Phnom Penh
52
Superfood Chocolates
Zazubean Offers Certified Fair Trade and Organic Sweets
51
Fair Trade Statement Jewelry
Raven + Lily Features Collections Benefiting HIV-Positive Women
50
Fair Trade Artwork
Ethical Art Supports Maasai Children in Need Through Education
49
Fairly Traded Fashion Lines
Good & Fair Clothing Uses Organic Materials and Pays Equitable Wages
48
Cow-Print Cushions
Deep Dark Africa Creates Simple Fair Trade Home Design
47
Fair Trade Chocolate
Cadbury's Dairy Milk Announces Switch to Fair Trade Certification
46
Empowering Crochet
Fair Trade 'Pebble' Baby Line Employs Women in Bangladesh
45
Conscious Online Marketplaces
'Ethical Community' Connects Businesses With Customers Who Care
44
Socially Responsible Sportswear
Puma Wilderness Collection Offers Eco-Friendly & Fair Trade Items
43
Fair Trade Underwear
Pants to Poverty is a Hip Social Enterprise That Raises “Underwearness"
42
Honest Chocolate
Alter Eco Americas Sells Fair Trade Products, Connects Customers and Farmers
41
Sustainable Meal Containers
Ecolunchbox Makes Meal Holders From Organic and Fair Trade Textiles
40
Hot Humanitarian Design
Unseen Products is Making Socially-Conscious Merchandise
39
Social Cause Beverages
LemonAid and ChariTea Drinks are Deliciously Charitable
38
Tentacle Lighting
The Eco-Friendly 'Jellyfish Floorlamp' Modeled After Sea Creatures
37
Exquisite Edible Embellishments
Andi's Specialty Sweets Entertain the Palate
36
Simple Stained Packaging
The Eos Coffee Branding Has an Unusual Way to Convey Strength Level
35
Fair Trade Bouquets
One World Flowers Imports from Ecuador and Delivers to Your Door
34
Co-Op Cacoa
Kallari Chocolate Bars Support 850 Families and the Rainforest
33
Ethical Cocoa Gadget Helpers
The Divine Chocolate App Shares the Story of the Farmer-Owned Company
32
Social Sri Lankan Seasonings
The Spicy Gourmet Supports Small Farmers Through Fair Trade
31
Peace Perfumes
The Vetiver of Haiti Fragrance by The 7 Virtues Helps Rebuild Communities
30
Ethical Pillow Dresses
Scarlet Threads Sells Vibrant Fashion to Create Employment in Rural China
29
Vibrant Fair Trade Products
Global Mamas Helps Ghana-Based Artisan Reach New Markets
28
Vegan Fair Trade Ventures
Autonomie Project is Fashion That Doesn't Hurt the Wallet or the Planet
27
Fair Trade Beverages
LemonAid is a Chic Social Business with a Conscience
26
Luxury Ethical Cosmetics
Bubble & Balm Creates Locally-Manufactured Fair Trade Products
25
Fair Trade Hygienic Goods
Hand in Hand Soap Helps Cleanse and Eradicate Poor Hygiene
24
Connection-Building Beans
DOMA Coffee Roasters Create Relationships That Last
23
Ethical Interior Design
MUMO Gives Native Artisans the Opportunity to Preserve Their Culture
22
Chic Fair Trade Clothing
Amana Provides Training and Jobs for Women in Morocco
21
Fair Trade Sports Gear
Handmade DOSTI Soccer Balls Employ Afghan Women
20
Good Cause Candy
Chocolate Angell Bars are Organic and Fair Trade Certified
19
Mad Libs-Style Packaging
Mood Garden Tea Offers an Interactive Way to Drink Your Beverage
18
Fair Trade Dried Goods
Tropical Wholefoods Works with Farmers from All Over the World
17
Organic Shade-Grown Coffee
Ethical Bean Sells Fair Trade and Socially-Responsible Products
16
Ethical Silk Scarves
‘Cambodian Threads’ Gives School Supplies to Impoverished Kids
15
Cause-Driven Coffee
Pura Vida Empowers the Poor Through Create Good Foundation
14
Roarin' Twenties-Inspired Treats
Bixby & Co Chocolate Bars are Organic and Nostalgic
13
Social Enterprise Gift Baskets
'Saul Good' Sells Eco and Socially Responsible Presents
12
Benevolent Beauty Supplies
Marula Oil by the Leakey Collection Benefits Rural Women in East Africa
11
Reusable Green Sacks
RuMe Creates Bags That are Stylish and Eco-Friendly
10
Handcrafted Sustainable Tea
Namasthe Tea Co. Creates an Ethical Balance
9
Exotic Eco-Friendly Java
Cafe Etico is a Coffee Brand Supporting Human Rights in Latin America
8
Fair Trade African Soda
Ubuntu Cola is a First for the United Kingdom
7
Fair Trade Tees
African Apparel Founders are on a Mission to Rebuild a Continent
6
Eco-Friendly Bow Shirts
Adili Tee Shirts Are Chic and Environmentally-Conscious
5
Praxede Levesque Lapointe, CEO of Karite Delapointe (INTERVIEW)
4
Bamboo Baby Toys
These ‘Yellow Label Kids' Bird Rattles are Both Colorful and Organic
3
Fair Trade Shea Butter
Delapointe's Products are Made by Women in Burkina Faso
2
Tribal Wooden Stamps
A Trade for a Trade Makes Incredibly Creative Designs
1
High End Fair Trade Quality Chocolate
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Buyfriend's 100% Organic Tees Promote Ethical Fashion
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'Defaulted Logo Fonts' Shows the Importance of Letter Design
Ethical Engagement Rings
Ingle & Rhode Uses Conflict-Free Diamonds and Fair Trade Gold
Efficient Eco-Friendly Branding
The Provenance Packaging Was Manufactured with the Earth in Mind
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The Dania Chelminsky 'Sea of Trimmed Rings' Collection is Chic
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The Hyper Haute Collection Uses Mundane Materials
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Glitzy Nature-Inspired Baubles
The Alexis Bittar 2012 Elements Jewelery Collection is Sublime
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Seascape Packaging Exudes the Beauty of Marine Inspiration and Ingredients
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The Vibrant Andean Collection Supports Artisans in Ecuador
Charitable Lit Tees
Wear Your Favorite Novel with the Out of Print Summer Reads Collection
Upcycled Biker-Chic Accessories
Leather Girl Kelley Gives Old Rawhide Products New Life
Scrumptious Dessert Candles
The 'Heart Song Tarts n Finds' Offers Tart Scented Wax
Elegant Vegetable Jewelry
This Ventzislav Iliev Series is Organic and Temporary
13 Ethical Chocolate Innovations
From Cocoa for Strays to Good Cause Candy
Preppy Literacy-Promoting Garments
Read’s Clothing Project Benefits Books for Africa
Socially Responsible Watches
Epic Timepieces Strives to Have Haitians Live with Clean Water
Vein-Like Accessories
The Gregory Larin 'Anatomy Lessons' Collection is Inspired by the Human Body
Chocolate Chart Graphics
The 'Fat or Fiction' Website Illustrates Nutritional Sins
Upcycled Nautical Bags
The Boyd Sailcloth Line of Totes are Constructed from Reclaimed Materials
Handmade Vintage Knapsacks
The Annika Blomberg 'Anschtecka' Backpacks are Distinctively Designed
Eco-Friendly Frozen Indulgences
The La Lune Ice Cream is Made Using Milk from a Goat
Drawn Damsel Branding
Delicate Detergent Packaging Celebrates Feminine Mystique for Merchandizing
Life-Changing Macbook Cases
Della LA Creates Unique Accessories That Employ Women in Ghana
Community-Building Handbags
Della Provides Sustainable Fashion That Supports Communities in Ghana
Bonehead Biscuit Branding
Darling Dog Food Packaging Combines Canine Icons for a Clever Image
14 For-Purpose Media Companies
From Social Good-Focused PR to Ad Agencies That Share Revenues
Artsy Makeup Merchandizing
Laqa & Co. Packaging Celebrates the Creativity of Painting One's Face
Affordable Eco Fashion
'Pickled Green Clothing' Makes Sustainable Affordable Accessible
Springy Wooden Seats
The Rattatan Stool by Wiktoria Szawiel Sports an Atypical Weaved Pattern
Donation-Generating Galoshes
Roma Boots Operates on a One-For-One Business Model
Award-Winning Altruistic Fashion
Afia is a Chic Women's Clothing Line Sourced and Sewn in Ghana
Slum Empowerment Fashion
Bachhara Makes Fair Trade, Ethical Silk Apparel in Bangladesh
Ethnically Edgy Editorials
The Shane Gambill Huge Magazine Pays Homage to Japanese Styles
Striped Stoned Furniture
The Barcode Table is a Classic Interpretation of Hi-Tech Patterns
Anti-Sweatshop Apparel
The 'Autonomie Project' Offers Competitively Priced and Fashionable Clothes
Eco-Conscious Handbags
'Make Love Not Trash' Provides Hip Accessories for the Green Shopper
Mail-Inspired Furniture
Field Day's Envelope Chest is Perfect for the Office
Cardboard Sneakers
I HAVE POP Creates Shoes Made Out Boxes
Anti-Poverty Jewelry
'Me to We Artisans' Empowers Women & Promotes Tribal Style
Rainforest Artisans
Chick Boss Jewelry Creates Employment Opportunities for Women in Guatemala
Beads to Fight Poverty
BeadForLife Sells Fair Trade Jewelry and Shea Butter Made in Uganda
Adriana Herrera, Founder and CEO of Fashioning Change (INTERVIEW)
People- and Profit-Driven Brands
Slashed Scratchpad Packaging
The Matter New Years Gift Symbolically Turns a Blank Page
Hooded Designer Knapsacks
The PUMA by Hussein Chalayan Urban Mobility Backpack is Chic and Sporty
Sea Fort-Inspired Furniture
The Islands Line by Krannen|Gille Combines Nature
100 Vivacious Vegan Products
From Anti-Carnivore Children's Books to Blooming Cake Bundles
Fair Trade Weaving
WomenCraft Offers Ethical Employment in East Africa's Mafiga Matatu Area
Fair Trade Monsters
Cambodia Knits Employs Marginalized People in Phnom Penh
Superfood Chocolates
Zazubean Offers Certified Fair Trade and Organic Sweets
Fair Trade Statement Jewelry
Raven + Lily Features Collections Benefiting HIV-Positive Women
Charity-Supporting Kicks
GIDEON SHOES are Hand-Crafted in an Anti-Sweatshop Ethical Workplace
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The Woven Collection is Soft and Subtle
Reinforced Snack Sacks
The Insulated Brown Paper Bag is Reusable and Resilient to Leaks
Stacked Storage Abodes
The A2 Street Shelf Takes the Silhouette of Dense Urban Residences
Shady Coffee Tables
The 023 Table Asserts a Modern Presence Yet Blends into its Surroundings
Swing Set Dining Rooms
Relive Your Childhood with 'Eat & Play Table and Chairs' by Rodrigo Caula
Conscious Online Marketplaces
'Ethical Community' Connects Businesses With Customers Who Care
Sharp Saw Satchels
The FACETASM Chainsaw Bag Has a Killer Instinct
Socially Responsible Sportswear
Puma Wilderness Collection Offers Eco-Friendly & Fair Trade Items
Upcycled Inner-Tube Accessories
Alchemy Goods Creates Bags and Wallets from Recycled Materials
Crafty Creature Bags
The Kate Spade Armadillo Handbag is a Wicker Wonder
Interactive Blackboard Branding
The Chalk it Up Packaging Begs to be Doodled On
Eco-Friendly Bicycle Desks
WeBike Generate Human Electricity While Working
Eco-Friendly Insectual Edibles
Insect Cookbook Gains Attention as Bizarre Sustainability Solution
Eco-Friendly Leaf Art
Lorenzo Duran Creates Work Out of Leaves for a Campaign
Eradicating Hunger T-Shirts
Each 'Feed Just One' Tee Sold Gives a Child Food for 30 Days
Crisp Condiment Canisters
Just Cook Packaging Assures the Amateur Chef That He's Well Equipped
Deep Fried Gadgets
Henry Hargreaves Turns Electronics into Crisp Greasy Food
Connie Duckworth, Founder of ARZU (INTERVIEW)
Offering Employment to Weavers in Afghanistan
Eco-Chic Nature Gear
Tuita Sells Products from Cooperatives and Socially Responsible Brands
Social Good Body Stamps
‘The Temporary Tattoo Project' Makes Socially Responsible Tatt
Instrument-Inspired Necklaces
Jen Murse Crafts a Keyboard Pendant as Detailed as the Real Thing
Visually Explosive Jewelry Teasers
The Hirschell ‘Chaos Inca’ Collection Video Dazzles
Ethical Pillow Dresses
Scarlet Threads Sells Vibrant Fashion to Create Employment in Rural China
Vegan Fair Trade Ventures
Autonomie Project is Fashion That Doesn't Hurt the Wallet or the Planet
Vibrant Opportunity Dining
Cafe Create Employs People Who Have Been Homeless
Social Good Realtors
GIVE Group Gives 25% of Commissions to Charities of Their Clients' Choice
Fair Trade Hygienic Goods
Hand in Hand Soap Helps Cleanse and Eradicate Poor Hygiene
Members-Only Social Boutiques
The New Ethical Ocean Website Presents a Revamped E-Commerce Company
Ethical Artisan-Focused Fashion
‘A Peace Treaty’ Employs At-Risk Designers
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Catchafire is a B Corp That Lets Professionals Volunteer Their Skills
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'Brands for the People' Offers Design Work For Those Doing Good
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'Saul Good' Sells Eco and Socially Responsible Presents
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147 Million Orphans Aims to Help Those Who Can't Help Themselves
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The 'Oven Bits Instead' App Promotes Giving to Charity
Sun-Powered Makeup Cases
The Stila Solar Illuminated Compact Provides the Perfect Light
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Enterprising Non-Profits Enables Growth for Social Businesses
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Shop for Change Empowers Farmers Through Fair Trade Certification
Carbon-Neutral Chocolate Bars
Gru Grococo Makes Going Green Delicious
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The OB Earth Day Initiative Boasts Eco-Friendly Tampons
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