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Fair Trade & Sustainable?

Posted by Deb Oxley on Jul 10th 2015

Sustainable & Fair-Trade ingredients, Tevaskincare.comQ) Are your 'wild-gathered' ingredients sustainable & free trade?

A) Most of our wild-harvested ingredients literally grow wild, and cannot be grown on massive plantations; (or in the USA for that matter) and as such are not subjected to pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. They are hand gathered in remote regions globally, and brokered through responsible all natural ingredient suppliers. Some of our non-USA ingredients are grown on small family farms which have been sustainable for generations under Fair Trade rules. Please see our ingredient glossary for sourcing information.

What is Fair Trade?

Fair Trade is a movement of individuals and organizations working to ensure that producers in poor countries receive a greater percentage of the price paid by consumers. While there are several definitions of fair trade, they all include:

  • Fair Trade Price - base price for raw ingredients or goods is adjusted higher than the open market price
  • Price Premium - a percentage above the base fair trade price is paid into a separate account for development projects in producer communities.
  • Working Conditions - Fair Trade operators must adhere to basic human and labor rights - including the right to organize, no child labor, access to health care, and so on.
  • Environmental Stewardship - Fair Trade organizations must minimize environmental impact.


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