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jenbove Posted - Feb 05 2008 : 12:38:17 PM
BREAK THE CHAINS OF TOXIC PESTICIDES AND CHILD SLAVERY ON VALENTINE'S DAY

Tis that time of year when more than 20 million Americans are buying sweets and flowers for their loved ones on Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, these tokens of love aren't as sweet or pure as they may appear. Over 40 percent of the world's conventional chocolate (i.e. non-organic and non-Fair Trade) comes from Africa's Ivory Coast, where the International Labor Organization and US State Department have reported widespread instances of child slavery. Meanwhile, commercial flowers, most of which are produced in countries such as Colombia, are the most toxic and heavily sprayed agricultural crops on Earth. In order for you to deliver your bouquet to your beauty, poorly paid workers in Third World countries put in up to 18 hour work days for poverty wages during peak flower buying times such as Valentine's Day. But don't let the bad news squelch your Valentine's plans. Show your love by choosing Fair Trade and organic flowers and chocolate for your Valentine's Day gifts.

Check out OCA's Buying Guide, watch an entertaining flash movie and take action against the 5 major chocolate and flower corporations: http://www.organicconsumers.org/valentines/

Jen

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greentea Posted - Feb 11 2008 : 08:51:44 AM
I'm glad you posted this. I need to make it clear to my husband that I've given up all chocolate that's not fair trade.
jenbove Posted - Feb 10 2008 : 1:47:04 PM
Don't forget that MaryJane has some AMAZING "guilt-free" organic chocolates for you & your sweetheart!

You can get them here: http://products.maryjanesfarm.org/pfoshop/AllProducts.asp?dept_id=150#Chocolate%20Bars

(Virtuous Dark, mmmmmm!)

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