Social Enterprise

Canadians are witnessing a growth in enterprises that blur the lines between the privet and non-profit sectors. The term social enterprise is defined as a business whose products, revenue, purchasing and/or employment practices directly support social, cultural and/or environmental goals, and whose surpluses are reinvested for that purpose.

Fair Trade

Fair trade includes a set of standards when charging a price for goods that does not put producers in developing countries at a disadvantage. These include fair wages, equal employment and advancement opportunities, environmentally sustainable practices providing financial and technical assistance, public accountability, and long-term trade relationships that provide healthy and safe working conditions. Fair trade requirements are; standard setting, auditing and certification, strengthening leadership in business strategies, consumer demands, and sources available.

Conflict diamond

The term `conflict diamond' means a diamond that has at any time been in the possession of any person belonging to or associated with armed insurgents, rebel forces, or any other movement using violence against civilians or internationally recognized governments.

Dirty gold

Destructive gold mining practices that have an impact on displacing communities, violating human rights , contaminating drinking water,  polluting air  and destroying  pristine environments.

Ethical consumerism

Consumers intentional purchase products/services that is considered to be made ethical with minimal harm to or exploitation of humans, animals and/or the natural environment. There is a rise in ethic-based decisions by socially concious consumers in the mass market, empowered by increased understanding and information about businesses practices.

Our core value is simple: "The Earth and it's people Come First"