Get ready for the cooler fall-time weather with jackets from Mustard Seed! The newest shipment of fall jackets at Mustard Seed come from Avatar Imports. Pictured below is the Hand Loom Cotton Waffle Cropped jacket with buttons from Avatar Imports. This jacket is made in Nepal, and comes in a variety of colors! Mustard Seed… Continue reading »
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Sep
25
New Jewelry Vendor…Blue Moon!
Blue Moon is a fair trade jewelry and accessories vendor that Mustard Seed has recently added to our vendor list. Not only is Blue Moon a member of the Fair Trade Federation, but it is also a member of Green America and uses sustainable materials. Blue Moon partners with hundreds of artisans from many different… Continue reading »
Sep
23
Create Something
I work with students when I’m not volunteering at the Mustard Seed. Recently, I’ve been doing art projects with them, and I’ve been blown away by the creative spirit that comes out of the most unexpected students. A boy with mild autism confidently brings a dragon to life with india ink and some newsprint. A… Continue reading »
Sep
20
Events you don’t want to miss!
Hello friends! There are some great events coming up here real soon and we just want to spread the word! Earthdance-Columbia Saturday, September25, 2010 noon-10p.m.; Courtyard Square Downtown Free Admission Mustard Seed Fair Trade is honored to accept the “Peace Through Community” award at the 3rd Annual Earthdance-Columbia event. Come visit our booth at the… Continue reading »
Sep
17
Paper with a Purpose!
Good Paper is a member of the Fair Trade Federation and specializes in working with producers from the Philippines, Rwanda, and Northern India that create unique paper products. These handcrafted paper products include greeting cards, stationary, and one of a kind handbag collections! As job opportunities are scares in the Philippines, Good Paper and the… Continue reading »
Sep
14
Collaborators or Competitors
Post Fair Trade Futures Conference Thoughts: Are we competing against each other to capture a share of the market or are we working together to economically empower marginalized workers worldwide? After several days of Fair Trade coffees and chocolates, discussions and debates, the answer is evident. Fair Trade resides at a competitive crossroads-where internal conflicts… Continue reading »
Sep
14
Transparency and Traceability within the Fair Trade system
In a conference abuzz with certification debates: IMO “Fair for life” vs. TransFair and FLO vs. other third-party independents, one concept, which does not require a label or licensing fees to legitimize a product is information, transparent traceable information. Consumers want to know where their products come from and how they are made. Fair Trade… Continue reading »
Sep
10
First a Cupping
Landed in Boston yesterday for the Fair Trades Futures Conference. But before hopping the train to Quincy, my team and I stopped by Equal Exchange for a tour of their roasting facilities and a cupping. When you first walk into Equal Exchange you are greeted by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and a buzzing… Continue reading »
Sep
09
Wear Fair.
A few years ago I traveled to Guatemala with a rag tag group of people to make a documentary about Fair Trade coffee. This is where I met Marco. Marco was covered with tattoos, spoke his mind, and inspired people like no one I’ve ever met. I was immediately impressed with how real this guy… Continue reading »
Sep
03
Chocolate, Chocolate & MORE Chocolate!
As you may know, there are many different flavors of Equal Exchange chocolate bars to choose from at Mustard Seed. Well…now, there will be two new flavors added to the mix that sound equally as delicious as the other seven flavors! *Organic Chocolate Caramel Crunch with Sea Salt (55% Cacao)* AND *Organic Ecuador Dark Chocolate… Continue reading »