Galapagos Tagua Brand Jewelry is Fair Trade

Our handmade statement jewelry is made 100% from artisans in Ecuador and your purchase supports them, their families and communities.

What is Fair Trade?

From production to purchase, Fair Trade is a model of sustainable, ethical trade that puts people and planet first.  It’s the easiest way to do the most good, every day.

We believe that everyone wants to do what’s right – for their families, fellow global citizens, and the planet. That’s why we’re committed to making the right choices the most obvious ones. Based on the simple idea that the products we buy and sell are connected to the livelihoods of others, Fair Trade is a way to make a conscious choice for a better world. A choice for Fair Trade Certified™ goods is a choice to support responsible companies, empower farmers, workers, and fishermen, and protect the environment. In other words, it’s a world-changing way of doing business.

Impact of Fair Trade

Today’s global market enables—often encourages—compromise at the expense of farmers, workers, and fishermen. People stand with Fair Trade Certified to demand higher standards for everyone.

Income sustainability

Earnings should fulfill basic household needs, regardless of volatile market prices. Our standards ensure producers, workers, farmers, and fishermen have the money needed to invest in their lives and their work.

Empowerment

Fair Trade empowers people to make choices for the good of themselves and their community, regardless of gender, status, position in society, or position on the globe. Rigorous standards give farmers, workers, and fishermen a voice in the workplace and the community.

Individual and community well-being

When people have the capacity to invest in better futures, the result is a healthier workforce and ultimately higher quality goods. Our model is fueled by committees of farmers, workers, and fishermen who decide how to invest the Fair Trade Premium based on their community’s greatest needs: often clean water, education, and healthcare.

Environmental stewardship

Environmental practices have long-term impacts on the livelihoods of producers, communities, and the planet. Our standards work to keep the planet healthy for generations to come by prohibiting the most harmful chemicals and taking measures to protect natural resources.