The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has received designation as a Fair Trade School, a recognition of the university’s commitment to purchasing products from companies that empower farmers and workers while also protecting the environment.
The designation was announced June 13 by Fair Trade Campaigns, a coalition of organizations that recognizes municipalities, universities, K-12 schools and congregations across the U.S. for devising and implementing fair trade purchasing practices into their operations.
To qualify for fair trade designation status, universities and other entities must document that they have met a series of goals that demonstrate their commitment to fair trade and other sustainability practices.
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