Fair trade and climate protection: Buy products with a clear conscience and reduce the effects of climate change

Fair trade and climate protection: Buy products with a clear conscience and reduce the effects of climate change

According to a report from www.rhein-zeitung.de, the so-called fair week is taking place this year under the motto "Fair. And no more degrees!" instead of. During this week, people across Germany are invited to attend or organize fair trade events themselves. The consumer advice center in Cochem is also taking part in this initiative.

From September 18th to 25th there will be an information corner in the district administration's citizens' office that will offer interesting facts, recipes and delicious samples of fairly traded products. The consumer advice center would like to inform people about fair trade and encourage them to shop and eat more consciously.

It is known that the effects of the climate crisis particularly affect poor people in the global south. By purchasing fair trade products, farmers can earn an adequate income and at the same time be supported in climate-friendly cultivation. Kirsten Thul-Kunsmann, consultant at the consumer advice center in Cochem, emphasizes that each individual can contribute to greater justice for people and the climate through their purchasing and eating habits.

Fair trade products and choosing more plant-based and seasonal foods also help reduce the carbon footprint and can therefore have a positive impact on climate change worldwide.

The impact of this initiative on the market and consumers is manifold. On the one hand, the increased demand for fair trade products can lead to more companies offering these products and thus further grow the market for fair trade goods. At the same time, consumers can use their purchasing decisions to help companies pay more attention to sustainability and fair working conditions.

The events during Fair Week offer consumers the opportunity to find out about fair trade, learn about new products and ask questions. This can lead to consumers buying more consciously and making purchasing decisions more based on ethical and ecological considerations.

Overall, Fair Week can help raise consumer awareness of fair trade and further stimulate the market for fair trade products. This is an important step towards a fairer and more sustainable global economy.

Source: According to a report from www.rhein-zeitung.de