DePaul Fair Trade Committee

11/03/2019

Come to our swap to trade and giveaway clothes you don't want anymore! It's tomorrow in the LPSC Atrium from 10-2 PM.

09/29/2019

Adding this to our list of things to do in October :)

An event that is sure to spark joy! Clean your closet, gather items that need mending, and invite a friend to our Swap n’ Mend event featuring Elizabeth L. Cline! October 8th is fast approaching, so but your ticket today! Pick up Elizabeth Cline’s new book Conscious Closet at indie book store City Lit Books in Logan Square now or buy it at the swap. Purchase your ticket today!
www.cft.events/swap

07/02/2019

here's your excuse to eat ice cream today/everyday

🍨 Happy National Ice Cream Month from FairtradeAmerica.org! Ever wonder why our partner Ben & Jerry's insists on sourcing Fairtrade ingredients? Visit fairtr.de/BenandJerrys to find out.

06/26/2019

"The theory goes that if reselling products becomes the norm, it could reduce the demand for entirely new products altogether."

The newest fashion trend: Brands want to prolong the life of your clothes by finding new uses for them long after they’ve left your closet.

04/29/2019

We had such an amazing time at Fashion Revolution last week, thanks for everyone who came. Here are just a couple of the looks!

04/29/2019

Want to learn more about Fair Trade and get some fun goodies along the way? Try Chicago Fair Trades Magnificent Mile of Fair Trade!!
Chicago Fair Trade

Join us for the biggest World Fair Trade Day celebration in the U.S.! Help us celebrate the power of fair trade in Chicago’s most iconic shopping district, while showcasing Chicago’s important role in the fair trade movement. Event highlights include: Kick-off toast at 10 AM. Fair-trade coffee a...

04/22/2019

Here's the full schedule for today, see you soon!

04/16/2019

Hey, DePaul! Reminder that our 6th Annual Fashion Revolution is this Monday, in STU120AB

DePaul's Earth Week is less than a week away! From making your own water garden to planting trees, there is event for everyone! Let's take this week to celebrate, love and appreciate the planet we are so very luck to call home.

Thank you to all of the organizations who are hosting and sponsoring Earth Week events: Climate Reality Campus Corps; DePaul University Chapter, DePaul Ecology, Evolution, and Physiology - DEEP, DePaul University Green Team, DePaul Fair Trade Committee, DePaul Trees, DePaul Urban Farming Organization, DePaul-Campus Recreation Department, DePaul University Campus Recreation, DePaul Activities Board and more!

For more information on Earth Week activities stay tuned to our social media channels and check out the DePaul Earth Week website created by our Senator for Sustainability, Kaitlyn Pike! https://www.depaulearthweek.com/

04/16/2019

We love spring cleaning! Bring your old clothes to the environmental science office and come swap them out for new ones at our clothing swap on April 22nd at 2pm in STU 120AB!