Blogging Fair Trade

It is that time of year again: York Big Green Market is back! This week, from Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th November, York’s Parliament Street will be the home of one of the largest ethical markets in the north of England. The Big Green Market takes over the centre of York this time each year, to offer the people of York a great range of unique fair trade and ethical products from local, independent businesses.

Notable fair trade organisations that will be there this year include:
* The By Hand Fair Trade Shop, which will be selling fair trade sterling silver jewellery, as well as some great fair trade Christmas decorations, eco-friendly bags and other ethical gifts
* Fairly Scrumptious, offering a delicious range of fair trade cupcakes, chocolate brownies and other delights for the sweet-toothed amongst us
* Kigali Crafts, a fabulous company trading fairly with Rwandan genocide survivors and selling a great range of jewellery and other items
* Shea Alchemy, selling luxurious beauty products made from fair trade shea butter

There are also a whole host of companies selling environmentally friendly, recycled and handcrafted products, making the Big Green Market THE place to start your Christmas shopping this year.

The Big Green Market is open from 9 to 6 Thursday to Saturday and from 10 to 5 on Sunday. For more information about the markets and the companies involved, click here to visit The Big Green Market Facebook Page.