ethics and fair trade resources:
mellimoomoo's ethical principles:
In addition to meeting toy safety requirements and having excellent designs, mellimoomoo requires all toy suppliers to meet the following manufacturing ethical code for their workers, based on the recommendations of the Ethical Trading Institute (UK):
Work is chosen freely.
Freedom of association and the right of collective bargaining are respected.
Working conditions are safe and hygienic.
Child labour shall not be used.
Living wages are paid.
Working hours are not excessive.
No discrimination is practised.
Regular employment is provided.
No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed.
ethical links
Ethical Trading Initiative:
Based in the UK, ETI is an alliance of companies, non-governmental organisations and trade unions. It exists to identify and promote good practice in the implementation of codes of labour practice.
St James Ethics Centre
St James Ethics Centre is a fully independent not-for-profit organisation based in Australia which provides a non-judgemental forum for the promotion and exploration of ethics and ethical decision-making. The Ethics Centre seeks to encourage people all over the world to 'think ... to create a better world'.
articles on ethics:
Ethics a moral dilemma by Graham Readfearn, Brisbane Courier Mail
MY WASHING machine had to go and, according to the book, so did my car, my favourite breakfast cereal and most of the contents of the bathroom cupboard. This was the beginning of my attempt to become a purely ethical consumer and it was not a good start. Read more...
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