{"title":"Fairtrade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThis Fairtrade Fortnight, we're spotlighting the products that put people first. Certified Fairtrade. Ethically made. Built to last. 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The Fairtrade certification ensures full traceability back to the cotton farmers and workers involved in production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFunctional \u0026amp; Comfortable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 19cm handle and a 400mm x 380mm body, the bag is compact yet practical for carrying your produce and everyday items. Its lightweight design makes it easy to fold and store in your main shopping bag for convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEco-Friendly \u0026amp; Biodegradable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from organic cotton certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the bag is biodegradable at the end of its life. 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The organic, unbleached cotton is fully biodegradable. Once you’ve used the bag many times, you can cut it up and add it to your compost heap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this bag different from other cotton bags?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur bag combines style, functionality, and ethical sourcing. 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The Fairtrade certification ensures full traceability back to the cotton farmers and workers involved in production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFunctional \u0026amp; Comfortable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 30cm handle and a 400mm x 380mm body, the bag is practical for carrying produce by hand or over the shoulder. Its lightweight design makes it easy to fold and store in your main shopping bag for convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEco-Friendly \u0026amp; Biodegradable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from organic cotton certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the bag is biodegradable at the end of its life. 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Fairtrade certification supports better prices, working conditions, and sustainable livelihoods for cotton producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrganic \u0026amp; Sustainable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), our cotton is grown without toxic pesticides or synthetic fertilisers. Organic farming helps maintain soil fertility and prohibits genetically modified organisms (GMOs). 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Folds flat for easy storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFairtrade \u0026amp; Organic Cotton\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFairtrade certification ensures ethical social and employment practices and better conditions for cotton farmers in the developing world. Organic cotton (GOTS certified) guarantees ecological and social criteria, including sustainable farming without harmful chemicals, animal welfare standards, and prohibition of GMOs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDurable \u0026amp; Spacious\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanvas is a thick, heavy-grade cotton with a sturdier weave than regular cotton. 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