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Dining Services has officially confirmed that all bananas served on campus will now be Fair Trade certified. This change reflects a commitment to our global community that extends far beyond the dining hall. I am grateful to the 113 of you who joined this effort to ensure our institution aligns …

January 30, 2010

CONN COLL COMMUNITY FOR FAIR TRADE BANANAS!

CONN COLL COMMUNITY FOR FAIR TRADE BANANAS!

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 9 months ago
To: Connecticut College Dining Services Connecticut College proudly defines itself as a global institution. Thus, the members of the Conn Coll community have both the opportunity and responsibility to promote sustainable livelihoods for workers worldwide who have often been hindered by the current rules of international trade. These workers deserve our direct attention, as we constantly become a more closely connected global society. We recognize that Fair Trade certified goods ensure such attention, as well as maintain quality and affordability that has proven successful on campuses nationwide. As such, the undersigned demand that our dining services, serve only bananas that comply with international Fair Trade certified standards, regardless of consumer price changes that may occur as a result of this attention. Sincerely, The Undersigned

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November 18, 2009

6 Comments

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David Gupta
16 years ago Featured

Switch the bananas. Simple fix.

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Kevin Morrison
16 years ago Featured

KEEEP THE BANANAS FAIR TRADE. No excuses.

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Sarah Pearce
16 years ago Featured

The price difference is honestly negligible compared to how much better it is for the people growing them. Please make the switch.

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Jessica Norton
16 years ago Featured

Seriously? We talk about being a global community all the time but our dining hall doesnt even buy fair trade? Hypocritical.

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Mike Tate
16 years ago Featured

About time we actually started caring about where our food comes from. Do the right thing.

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Emily Powell
16 years ago Featured

I really hope they listen to us this time. Its such an easy change to make and it helps real people struggling every day.