Choose from 4 colorways — Get 50% off NOW! Via Nativa will not carry anymore hammocks as we have decided to focus on salvaged wood jewelry.  Be one of the last to sit in a true treasure from Nicaragua!

The Fair Trade Federation has launched a new tool to explain the Fair Trade business model and inspire others to adopt trading practices that distribute power, risks, and rewards more equitably.

From July 24th to the 27th the Beckman’s Handmade Show at the Chicago Gift Show will partner with the Fair Trade Federation and twenty participating Fair Trade Federation members.  Global Goods Partners, a fashion forward, fair trade, non profit has been generous enough to feature a small variety of Via Nativa jewelry! Look for Global Goods Partners and Via Nativa jewelry at Booth #8099!

Ecouterre, “a website devoted to the future of sustainable fashion design,”  wrote an excellent article, “Via Nativa’s Fair-Trade, Sustainable Wood Jewelry Are Natural Treasures”. “Chockfull of organic curves, smooth finishes, and inviting woodgrain, each Via Nativa piece carries with it the story of an honest living and the natural splendor that surrounds us.” And best of all, “Via Nativa’s hand-carved wooden jewelry is way better than any homemade daisy chain and far less ephemeral.” — That’s just the thing about Via Nativa: while our designs are fresh and bold, they are always classic, for any time of the year!

Vote for Fair & Square, a new fair trade bar in NYC.

Take a look & vote! http://pitch.co/entry/53268

Fair & Square has a simple vision. To be New York City’s first Fair Trade bar serving wine, beer & artisanal liquors. To be a vibrant business that cares for people & planet. To change the way you think about responsible purchasing. Our daytime coffee shop will compliment our bar, providing a comfortable, stylish, welcoming space that allows you to support clear ethical values.

Fair & Square, drink for a change!

Fair & Square has a simple vision. To be New York City’s first Fair Trade bar serving wine, beer & artisanal liquors.  Along with a fellow volunteer at the NYC Fair Trade Coalition, we have decided to add our business idea to Pitch.co — Maybe they can help us get it off the ground, but only you can help us get it started by voting for us at pitcho.co!

If you like to have a couple drinks with friends, why not do it with a conscience?  If you’re sure you want to help alleviate poverty, a drink at Fair & Square is one small way…

Vote for us by clicking on the link above or by clicking on the image below!

Fair & Square, drink for a change!

Ben & Jerry’s will be visiting NYC this weekend to promote their 2013 transition to all Fair Trade products (where possible) with their “What’s Inside?” tour.

Fri, June 4th @ 48th & 6th Ave (Noon – 2:30pm)

Sat, June 5th @ Union Square (Noon – 2:30pm)
Corner of 14th & University Place in front of Diesel

Sun, June 6th @ Prospect Park (Noon-2:30pm)
Park entrance – corner of Washington Ave & Eastern Parkway

We’re looking for volunteers to talk about Fair Trade & the Fair Trade Coalition.

Mmmmm…Tell me who wouldn’t like to be there? RSVP to fairtradenyc@gmail.com

While visiting a friend from Nicaragua who has family in southern New Jersey I decided to make a one day trip to Philly on Memorial Day weekend.  It was my first time there and I will definitely go back!  It was a lovely pedestrian city — On my way around I passed a green market, old churches in the Loft District area, Washington Square, the Olde City and South Street — my first visit to Ten Thousand Villages was amazing!  This is the place to find ethically sourced gifts from all over the world.  They even had typical Nicaraguan clay vases and handmade recycled bottle cards from Kenya, which I purchased for a friends wedding!

Eye’s Gallery is another great shop with a variety of Latin American clothing, gifts and jewelry — and now Fair Trade and salvaged wood jewelry from Via Nativa!