THE BIG SWAP

It's that time of year again - Fairtrade Fortnight.

This years theme is THE BIG SWAP and we are being asked to swap our usual coffee, tea, chocolate, ice-cream etc. for Fairtrade versions. To find out more about THE BIG SWAP, visit Fairtrade Mark Ireland.

For those who want to get more involved, Oxfam Ireland is running a Fairtrade Fortnight campaign. With less that 2% of tea sold in Ireland being Fairtrade, it's time the big companies had pressure put on them to make the switch. Join the call for Lyons and Barry's Tea to work towards achieving Fairtrade certification now.

Also, if Lyons' Tea reply and explain how they are part of the Rainforest Alliance initiative, remember that Fairtrade is the only independent certification system that guarantees a fair deal for farmers in developing countries.