Fair Trade bags are mostly made by under-privileged communities who with the help of charities make a living in producing the bags that are organic and eco-friendly. The workers involved in the stitching and final production are not under-paid but are treated according to the fair trade agreement. These include the survivors of human trafficking or the violent genocides. Concept The idea behind the production of the bags is to sustain a green world while providing opportunities for the underdeveloped by the use of natural resources. Most of the grants from purchase go to the families of workers. These bags are mostly of the highest quality leather and cotton that are further strengthened by skillful embroidery. Apart from the human aid, the main advantage of these bags is that each one offers a unique design that it distinguished enough not to be made again. Most of the workshops are set up in Africa and Asia and utmost effort is done to make everything from the local resource. The use of organic material further strengthen the cause behind each bag as the martial used is recyclable and sustainable in the long run. Value for money Contrary to the popular belief, most of these bags offer a real bargain. The cheap prices for a luxury good is only made possible due to the low labor rates in the Eastern countries and its distribution by non-profit organizations. Numerous websites have sprung up recently which offer these unique items in a similar style but with different colors and texture. According to the fairtrade organization, the bags meet the objectives of reducing the environmental impact by almost 25 percent. In just one year, the sales have expanded from half a million products to nearly 10 million in 2007. Almost seventy five countries are commissioned to produce these bags, locally.
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