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EQUAL EXCHANGE

Equal Exchange offers organic, gourmet coffee, tea, sugar, cocoa, and chocolate bars produced by 'democratically run farmer co-ops in Latin America, Africa and Asia.' They have been encouraging the Fair Trade ethic 'since 1986' as 'the largest and oldest Fair Trade company. They have 'worked directly with farmer co-ops to build long-term trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound, to foster mutually beneficial relationships between farmers and consumers and to demonstrate, through our success, the contribution of worker co-operatives and Fair Trade to a more equitable, democratic and sustainable world.'

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www.equalexchange.com / Bridgewater, MA

(774) 776-7333 / info@equalexchange.com

coffee, tea, cocoa

see message #4 for more

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EcoTeas

EcoTeas is hand harvested by the Heiveld Co-op, a group of native farmers. They use organic roobois plants, which live up to 50 years as opposed to the 2-3 year average of machine harvested plants, and partially power their plant with alternative energy sources.

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Endangerd Species Chocolate

All sources of this 100% organic cao-cao, harvested from Nicaraguan rain forrests, is produced by family farms gauranteeing fair wages and humane working conditions. Endangered Species Chocolate provides a minimum of 10% of net profits to animal advocacy organizations in addition to providing hunger relief , as well as supplies such as books and water pumps, to areas harvesting their cao-cao.

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Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy

With 100 personally named goats roaming over 7-acres, Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy is an excellent cruelty-free source of dairy, located in Niwot, Colorado. Owners of the dairy have helped educate struggling South African farmers on better farming methods.

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NIWOT, CO

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Maggies

Maggies co-created a 47 worker cooperative of sewers in a hurricane devastated region of Nicaragua where Maggies is working to create more. These workers earn over twice the going rate for similar work in this area. As cotton is one of the most pesticide laden crops, Maggies uses 100% organic cotton.

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NEW CHAPTER

New Chapter is a small company whose mission and commitment is to produce the finest probiotic nutrients and herbal formulations made of 100% real food and herbs. They have never made products with chemical isolates or solvents. They culture their vitamins and minerals. They are committed to supporting and protecting the environment, and our Costa Rican farm is based on strict organic sustainable farming.

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27783

www.new-chapter.com/ Brattleboro, VT

800-543-7279/ info@new-chapter.com

supplements

see message #5, or New Chapter.txt in 'Files'

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Pangea Organics

All Pangea products are made with 100% vegan ingredients. They begin to biodegrade within 48 hours of use, and come in recycled and recyclable packaging. A portion of Pangea profits are put toward the creation of Pangea Institute, an emerging non-profit organization dedicated to researching and teaching all aspects of sustainable living and business practices.

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Seventh Generation

Seventh Generation uses 100 percent recycled fiber, free of dyes, inks and fragrances, in the making of its toilet tissue and other paper products. And they have recycled up to 90 percent of warehouse and office waste annually. The company intends to ensure that key trading partners are committed to at least a minimal agreed-upon level of corporate responsibility. Seventh Generation is also a significant contributor to Act Now, a coalition of socially responsible businesses currently working to support legislation to improve fuel efficiency amongst other projects.

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Sunbeem Candles

Sunbeem Candles are handcrafted from local and regional materials. Located in an ultra-green building built with re-used materials and recycled paper insulation, with composting toilets, and powered by wind and solar energy.

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