Progressive Springfield

The Fair Trade movement seeks to counteract the inequities of "free trade" (sweatshops, environmentally unsound practices, etc.) by providing access to North American markets to low-income farmers and artisans in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and other parts of the world.

Project Peace has just opened their store at 318 E. Monroe. They sell fair trade handicrafts and coffee from around the world, and also have a resale shop to for used clothing and other items.

Check it out!