# Curated Ethical Marketplaces 'Made Trade' Connects Consumers to Ethically & Sustainably Made Goods By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-11-28 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-marketplace References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/made-trade-makes-ethical-shopping-easy-300756778.html) & [madetrade](http://www.madetrade.com/) 'Made Trade' is an all-new [online marketplace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r-finds) that helps to connect conscious consumers to everything from clothing and footwear to home goods and furniture that has been sustainably and ethically created by people in the United States and around the world. This [ethical marketplace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-commerce-platform) aims to serve as a one-stop-shop for a variety of goods, helping to save people time researching and shopping from multiple sites when it comes to consuming consciously. Some of the products that can be found on the platform include pairs of wool slippers made by female artisans in Chile, who make the most of salmon skin—a by-product of the fishing industry—for the soles of the shoes. When searching on Made Trade, consumers are able to filter the products they are looking for with categories like [Vegan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-marketplace), USA Made and Heritage, among others. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Conscious Consumerism:** The rise of curated ethical marketplaces like 'Made Trade' presents an opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing demand for sustainable and ethically made goods. - **Sustainable Product Innovation:** 'Made Trade' showcases products like wool slippers made from upcycled materials, highlighting the potential for businesses to innovate in the sustainable product space. - **Streamlined Shopping Experience:** Online marketplaces such as 'Made Trade' offer a one-stop-shop solution for conscious consumers, presenting an opportunity for businesses to provide a seamless shopping experience across various product categories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-commerce:** Curated ethical marketplaces like 'Made Trade' disrupt traditional e-commerce models by catering to the specific needs of conscious consumers looking for sustainable and ethically made products. - **Fashion & Apparel:** The fashion industry can leverage curated ethical marketplaces like 'Made Trade' to showcase sustainable fashion brands and tap into the growing demand for ethically produced clothing and accessories. - **Home Goods & Furniture:** 'Made Trade' provides a platform for businesses in the home goods and furniture industry to showcase sustainably made products, capitalizing on the rising interest in eco-friendly and ethically sourced home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Good eCommerce Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socially-minded-companies.md) - [D2C Artisan Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-marketplace1.md) - [Ethical Luxury Shopping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-luxury-shopping-platform.md) - [Curated Eco-Conscious Gift Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-commerce-space.md) - [One-Stop Wellness Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-market-place.md) - [Japanese Handmade Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-handmade-goods.md) - [Timeless Knit Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudana-clothing.md) - [Specialized Ethical Commerce Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-commerce-platform.md) - [Ethical Fashion Search Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-shopping-1.md)