Slave Free Lifestyle


November 23, 2018 Reegan Hill Opinion

A Fair Trade Small Business Saturday

Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday 2018! When you purchase locally and make more deliberate choices in how you spend your money, you can know who grew the ingredients in your kitchen. You can also be confident that you have provided someone with the opportunity to have safe & dignified work.

September 25, 2018 Carolyn Martin Spotlight

International Fair Trade Sale Returns to Hyde Park

Don’t miss the second annual International Fair Trade Sale at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Cincinnati's Hyde Park neighborhood. Hours are Friday, September 28 from 4 - 8 p.m. and Saturday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

August 22, 2018 End Slavery Now Spotlight

The "Chocolate Slaves" of the Ivory Coast

Cocoa is the main ingredient found in chocolate. A large percentage of the world's cocoa comes from the Ivory Coast in West Africa. Many times, forced labor and child labor are used to harvest cocoa beans. Learn more at the Insights Lecture Series at the Cincinnati Museum Center on October 4th, 2018.

April 21, 2017 Katie Bramell Opinion

Fair Trade and Environmental Sustainability: How You Can’t Have One Without The Other

This Earth Day, it is important to remember why buying fair trade also means supporting the environment.

February 23, 2017 Kristin Schulz Opinion

5 Ways to Build a Slave-Free Closet

If you'd like to fill your closet with clothing you can feel good about, check out these 5 simple ways to purchase more ethically-produced gear.