Because it is seen as 'classy'and people pay for that. On a similar theme this is why 'fair trade' goods cost so much more. The farmer might get 100% more for the goods, which is great. But the distributer gets 200% more for doing the same job as with slave labour goods. I have no facts to back this up but if it isn't true then I have learned nothing in 40 years.
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TheSundaeLunch I'm a fucking shrub, alright?,
Fri 28 Oct 2011, 23:30,
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i get what you're saying (man)surely 'we' as consumers can change this?
*remembers that lots of people like football and the x factor. dies a little inside*
(*remembers that lots of people like football and the x factor. dies a little inside*
artifus is doing it all wrong,
Fri 28 Oct 2011, 23:34,
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You could set up a tent in a city square.I understand this is the way to change how the whole world works.
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Fri 28 Oct 2011, 23:39,
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well, at least the rent's cheaper
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artifus is doing it all wrong,
Fri 28 Oct 2011, 23:41,
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Fairtrade in coffee is badIt actually commodifies the product and drives the longevity of the farm (and therefore the farmers livelihood)down. Look for things like cup of excellence instead though this too has had issues this year with the crop being so valuable now it has jeopardised families lives and kidnappings have increased in Guatemala as a direct result. Nothing is perfect but it pays to know more about what you are buying and how you are buying it. Weirdly, looks like starbucks had one of the better policies in this regard with their 10 year agreement..
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Jimbuktu See? Right here,
Fri 28 Oct 2011, 23:43,
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