Trade practices under scrutiny
In the picturesque town of Neuwied, nestled along the Rhine River in Germany, a significant milestone was achieved in 2018. Neuwied was awarded the prestigious title of "Fairtrade Town" by TransFair e.V., marking a commitment to ethical trading and sustainable consumption.
To celebrate and raise awareness, an info stand and a wheel of fortune were set up in the city centre. The wheel of fortune, despite the rainy weather, was well received, providing an opportunity for lots of information about fair trade to reach the community. The One World Shop Neuwied and Fairtrade Germany contributed to the fair-trade winnings for the event.
Wolfgang Rahn, spokesperson for the Fairtrade Town steering group, emphasized that every contribution, whether through active participation or the conscious decision to choose fair-trade products, is important. The group's work is carried out under the motto "Fair through the Day."
The title "Fairtrade Town" is awarded for two years at a time. To maintain the status, the Fairtrade Town of Neuwied continues to network various actors at the municipal level, as emphasized by Rahn. This networking involves local government, businesses, schools, and civil society, all working towards the common goal of promoting fair trade.
Alena Borhardt, a member of the Fairtrade Town steering group, reported that the sensitization of citizens to the importance of fair trade and sustainable consumption is incredibly important. The primary goal of the Fairtrade Town of Neuwied is to strengthen the awareness of citizens for fair trade.
For those interested in joining the Fairtrade steering group, Borhardt can be contacted at [email protected]. The city of Neuwied, along with the Fairtrade District of Neuwied, is a Fairtrade Town, and the initiative continues to encourage active participation and conscious decisions towards fair trade.
The achievement of becoming a Fairtrade Town reiterates the importance of information dissemination about fair trade. By choosing fair-trade products, consumers can help producers earn a living wage, create humane working conditions, and improve living and working conditions. For more detailed information on the process for a town in Germany to become a Fairtrade Town, it is recommended to consult the official Fairtrade Germany homepage at https://www.fairtrade-deutschland.de/ or contact local Fairtrade networks for precise, current instructions and application materials.
- The Fairtrade Town of Neuwied, in collaboration with One World Shop Neuwied and Fairtrade Germany, uses events like the info stand and wheel of fortune to share information about sustainable living, home-and-garden products, and the importance of sustainable consumption.
- As the initiative for fair trade continues to encourage active participation in the city of Neuwied, it's crucial for citizens to make conscious decisions about their lifestyle, supporting sustainable-living choices that benefit producers and promote ethical trading.
