Nishorgo Oirabot Nature Centre in Bangladesh is Pierced by Trees

Why is JCPenney Refusing to Compensate the Families of Bangladesh Factory Fire Victims?

Last December a Bangladesh factory fire broke out that killed 30 people and injured dozens of others. The factory, That’s It Sportswear, is a garment factory just north of the capital of Dhaka that

Bangladesh’s Toxic Leather Tanneries Could Be Killing Their Workers

The darker side of the clothing trade rarely gets as much attention as the season’s latest “it” bag, but textile and clothing production can be a duplicitous trade. So what is the human

Actress Emma Watson Visits Indian Slums to Support Fair Trade

Hermione Granger has sure grown up and she’s using powers to do some great things — well, something like that. Unlike her troubled peers, Emma Watson has avoided the role of tawdry Hollywood

Design Beyond the Borders of Development

There is something intrinsically pleasing about experiencing natural fibers in the form of good design. When this happens within a fair trade setting, the mix of aesthetics, function, environmental and

AGA KHAN AWARDS: METI School of Rudrapur, Bangladesh

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture recognizes distinguished architecture that encourages social development, restoration, re-use and environmental responsibility in the Islamic world. One of the winning