Fair Trade Enterprises are business models built on a social and environmental mission. They are proof of concept of a new economy. This economy is populated by businesses and trade prioritising human and planetary well-being. Their business models are diverse, and include: circular economy, recycling and upcycling, women-leadership, regenerative agriculture, democratic structures, refugee-focused enterprises, preserve indigenous skills, traditional carbon-neutral production methods, full commitment to their communities, and use of profit to benefit people and their environment.

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