Fair Trade Jewelry

This was posted on the Madison Dialogue List Serve in response to Estelle Levin’s previous scheme posted earlier. When Greg, (see his earlier interview on this blog) who is one of the leading figures behind the Association of Responsible Mining, states, “Until we have 100% traceability and transparency in our industry, CSR will always be green washing of the worst kind,” this is a great example of the passion of a 4th stage visionary social entrepreneur.

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What approaches should one take in selling to those interested in higher ethical standards? How will consumers reward and punish ethical and unethical companies?

This is excellent article tackles this question and discusses strategic approaches to the ethical customer. Though the survey tests views on organic tee shirts and coffee, I highly recommend it to any jewelery retailer reading this blog.

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Kim Poole, www.aurorawildlife.com has over 25 years of professional wildlife experience in the public and private sector throughout western Canada, with extensive experience in the Northwest Territories where diamond mining is taking place.

His work focuses on wildlife research & management, and wildlife habitat management and assessment.

I met him in British Columbia, where we discussed diamond mining issues. These follow up questions were sent via email.

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Company’s Fair Trade International Manufacturing Will Now Be Eco-Friendly

Santa Fe, NM: May 29, 2008: Starting in July, 2008, all jewelry manufactured by Reflective Images will be done with 100% recycled precious metal.

The most toxic element of our supply chain has been internationally mined silver,” said Marc Choyt, President of Reflective Images. “We facilitated an agreement between

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