Fairtrade

Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world.

Swansea University was the first in Wales to achieve Fairtrade status. The University's Campus Catering division has a strong commitment to sustainability, Fairtrade, and to  local purchasing.

The University's Fairtrade Steering Group monitors Fairtrade practices on campus and takes a lead in planning activities related to the annual Fairtrade Fortnight campaign.

A wide range of Fairtrade products is available on campus, from fruit juices and coffee to confectionary and wine.

Fairtrade Fortnight - Take a step towards fair and fabulous freebies!

25th February - 10th March 2012 @University catering outlets

Why don't you 'Take a Step' towards Fairtrade by popping into one of our outlets this Fairtrade Fortnight?

Look out for fabulous freebies and events throughout the fortnight:

• Fairtrade cookies reduced from 68p to 55p throughout Campus Catering outlets for the two week duration. 
• Eros Coffee Tasting with the Barista Bike at Blas, Fulton House Tuesday the 5^th of March, 9.00 – 12.00
• Fairtrade fruit given free with every salad purchased in The Venue, Fulton House, throughout the fortnight.
• Fairtrade Wine raffle in The Venue, Fulton House. No purchase necessary.
• Fairtrade Coffee tasting to take place in selected vending areas hosted by our vending partners Autobar.
  25^th February & 4^th of March
  10.00 to 10.30 - Library Vending Area, 2nd Floor, Library
  10.45 to 11.15 - 1st Floor Vending Area, Glyndwr Building
• ‘Black Gold’ screened in Fusion Café, Fulton House throughout the fortnight.
  This is an investigative documentary in to the global coffee trade
  (Monday to Friday)
• Fairtrade display table in The Venue, Fulton House throughout the 2 week duration, 25^th of February to the 9^th of March, with awareness video and leaflets.

There are many other events planned in the Swansea area from pub quizes to a Fairtrade Walk in Fairtrade Fortnight. Visit http://www.fairtradeswansea.org.uk/events.html for details.