Fair Trade Movement Encourages Young Environmentalists

Educating the next generation about environmental conservation is crucial for our planet's future. On top of following Fair Trade's eco-friendly farming techniques, Fair Trade communities worldwide are also providing hands-on environmental education to their youngsters.

Check out these Fair Trade cooperatives in Costa Rica who are doing just that:

Coopetarrazu, a coffee cooperative, uses Fair Trade income to expand their sustainable farming practices and build respect for nature by providing environmental education to both adults and children in their community.

Kids participate by gathering environmental impact data through tracking birds and insect populations and learning about the important role these critters play in coffee production and ecosystem survival.

CoopeAgri is a Fair Trade coffee and sugar cooperative whose members share a deep commitment to environmental protection. They have preserved nearly 500