Sustainable Consumerism - Know Your Labels and Certifications - Global Perspective - Part 1

Join us in kicking off our new six-part mini-series as we dive into eco-labels like Fair Trade and B Corp. Discover what these certifications mean for your vendors as well as your everyday purchases—coffee, clothes, chocolate—and how they ensure sustainable practices. 

This episode will be part one of two, diving into some of the commonly recognized global certifications, before we dive into the regionally accepted certifications in future episodes.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
- How Fair Trade, 1% for the Planet, and B Corp drive social and environmental impact
- The rigorous processes behind these certifications
- Real-world pros and cons to guide your sustainable choices

Whether you’re an event planner or an eco-conscious shopper, this episode empowers you to make purchases that align with your values!

 

RESOURCES: 

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sustainability/articles/10.3389/frsus.2023.1188069/full 

https://ecocult.com/eco-friendly-ethical-sustainable-labels-certifications-clothing-fashion/ 

https://www.fairtradecertified.org/ 

https://www.fairtrade.net/us-en.html 

https://thesustainableagency.com/blog/sustainability-certifications-and-ecolabels-guide/#fairtrade 

https://www.foodunfolded.com/article/does-fairtrade-really-work 

https://danwatch.dk/en/child-labour-found-in-fairtrade-cocoa-plantations/ 

https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/ 

https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/annual-reports 

https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/ 

https://www.businessinsider.com/b-corporation-b-lab-movement-and1-cofounder-2018-11 

https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/certification/ 

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20240202-has-b-corp-certification-turned-into-corporate-greenwashing 

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/truths-behind-b-corp-criticisms-why-now-time-walk-rippeteau-msmob-rfcjc

https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/princess-polly-b-corp-fast-fashion-australia/