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Fair Trade Federation/People and Planet First Verified

Our acceptance as a verified Fair Trade Federation member reflects our deep commitment to the principles of fair trade. We are joining a community dedicated to the highest standards of fair trade and the pursuit of a more just and sustainable world. Learn more about verified FTF members and the fair trade principles at http://www.fairtradefederation.org/fair-trade-federation-principles/.

The People and Planet First Verification is based on the following criteria:

Purpose: Our enterprise exists to solve a social and/or environmental problem.

Operations: Our enterprise prioritizes purpose, people and planet over profit in operational decisions.

Revenue: Our enterprise has a self-sustaining revenue model or is working towards one.

Use of Surplus: Our enterprise reinvests the majority of surplus towards its purpose.

Structure: Our enterprise has chosen legal structures and financing that protect and lock-in purpose long term.

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