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Products with Purpose
Vancouver, British Columbia
Business Services
Interests: Eco-friendly Production, Ethical Sourcing , Human Rights
http://www.fairware.ca
About Fairware

Our Story

Fairware is a Vancouver based promotions agency that specializes in ethically sourced, environmentally responsible products.

We assess each supplier based on the Fairware Supplier Code of Conduct, which is modeled on the Fair Labor Association's Code of Conduct.

Our clients are evenly split between the US and Canada and we work with a range of corporate, educational and non-profit clients including AVEDA, Seventh Generation, Patagonia, National Geographic Society, Oxfam, Stanford University and more.

The majority of our business is supporting sustainability teams and their marketing and HR colleagues in ensuring their promotional products, client gifts and incentives align with their values and sustainability programs.

Learn more about us HERE.

Our Journey

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Fairware Posted a news article :

Fairware provides socially and environmentally custom branded solutions to North America's leading sustainable brands. We believe we can change the world through the simple act of buying. If you are looking to join a successful growing company with a great culture, you've found us. Check us out at www.fairware.com If ...

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Fairware Posted a news article :

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 5,700 times in 2011. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 5 trips to carry that ...

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Fairware Posted a news article :

The following article has been re-posted with permission from the author, Shawna McKinley from Meet Green and originally appeared on the Sustainable Destinations Blog. Field Notes: What I learned on my way to buy a sustainable conference bag…. Yes, I know, I know. There are steps to take before getting ...

2 weeks, 1 day ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (2) •

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Fairware Posted a news article :

Re-posted from the Hope in Shadows Blog with permission from Project Director Paul Ryan. Over the next few months you might see Hope in Shadows vendors sporting new rain-proof bags, warm toques and large blue umbrellas. The rain is more than annoying for many Vancouverites, but for the Hope in ...

2 months, 1 week ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (0) •

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Fairware Posted a news article :

Fairware recently became a member of the B Corporation Community. Certified B Corporations are recognized as using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems and are unlike traditional businesses because they meet specific criteria, including: Meeting comprehensive and transparent social and environmental performance standards; Meeting higher legal ...

4 months, 1 week ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (1) •

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Fairware Posted a news article :

Fairware is Growing & We're looking for a fabulous Sales Account Representative Fairware provides high impact socially and environmentally responsible promotional products and our team is growing. We are currently seeking a Vancouver based, results driven Outside Sales Account Representative to develop new and existing business in the US and ...

5 months, 1 week ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (2) •

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Fairware Posted a news article :

Fairware recently completed the Climate Smart Program. Delivered by Climate Smart, a social enterprise based in Vancouver, the Program helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) measure and reduce their carbon emissions. It's a unique and valuable program because SMEs generally aren't a focus for emission reduction initiatives. All current regulation ...

6 months, 1 week ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (0) •

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Fairware Posted a news article :

We recently printed a number of Fairware brochures highlighting a few of our recent projects. View an electronic copy online HERE. The brochure is filled with nice pics and even nicer words from our clients including Patagonia, Aveda, Vancity and Nature’s Path Organics. We’d love to hear what you think ...

7 months, 2 weeks ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (0) •

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Fairware Posted a news article :

Fairware recently joined Facebook. Check out our shiny new page HERE. About time? Behind the times? Maybe. But while we're late arrivals to the Facebook scene we're psyched to finally be connecting with our customers and supporters through the fun that is Facebook. Check out our new online digs for ...

8 months ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (0) •

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Fairware Posted a news article :

Font Geek / Flickr mat_honan I had a rare chance to read an old copy of the Sunday New York Times recently and was struck by an article on a t-shirt design contest at Oberlin College in Ohio. The article touched on something we’ve known all along – gone are ...

8 months, 2 weeks ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (0) •

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Fairware Posted a news article :

The following article has been re-posted with permission from our friends at Reeve Consulting and originally appeared on the Reeve Consulting blog. Read on to learn about the current status of sustainable purchasing among Canadian municipalities. There’s also an introduction to an innovative project called the Municipal Collaboration for Sustainable ...

8 months, 3 weeks ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (0) •

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Fairware Posted a news article :

This week we’re welcoming SWAG Sally, our new advice columnist, to the Fairware blog – S.W.A.G being the ‘stuff we all get’. She's going to be taking on a regular "Dear SWAG Sally" series where she'll be answering your inquiries related to the role of promotional products in marketing campaigns ...

9 months, 2 weeks ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (0) •

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Fairware Posted a news article :

We have a fantastic job opportunity available for a Sales and Office Administrator. If you're super organized, a master of multi-tasking, have customer service experience and like working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment – this job is for you. Oh, and a passion for all things ...

9 months, 3 weeks ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (0) •

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Fairware Posted a news article :

  Rick Spence’s recent National Post article on how Branders.com succeeded in “marketing just one point to triple volumes” was a fascinating look at one of the promotional products industry’s largest players. The single point Branders markets is price. It’s the one thing most experts tell you not to compete ...

11 months, 1 week ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (0) •

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Fairware Posted a news article :

We could call it the “February Bike Commute Challenge” but lately the Fairware contest to see who will bike to work the most days in February has taken on battle undertones. With only two days to go Stefan and I are locked in a race to victory, separated by a ...

11 months, 2 weeks ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (0) •

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Fairware Posted a news article :

The annual GMIC Conference is the place to be if you’re an event planner or supplier interested in sustainability issues. Targeted at a wide audience, participants range from experienced green meeting professionals to those just getting started with green event practices. The conference looks at events through a sustainability lens, ...

11 months, 2 weeks ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (2) •

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Fairware Posted a news article :

Flickr / cariliv Carbon Nuetral – it’s a statement we’re hearing more from clients, suppliers and colleagues. But what does it really mean? We were recently forwarded a short report titled Greener Horizons – Insights on going carbon neutral by our friends at Bullfrog Power. The document summarizes the key ...

11 months, 3 weeks ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (0) •

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Fairware Posted a news article :

Pantone “the global authority on color”, recently announced the new color for 2011. Following on 2009′s mimosa yellow and 2010′s turquoise blue, 2011′s color is pink, very pink. Specifically, honeysuckle pink. According to the Pantone website: “…Honeysuckle emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. A dynamic reddish ...

1 year ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (0) •

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Fairware Posted a news article :

We were impressed by this digital short created by one of our suppliers, Anvil Knitwear. The short video released at Farm Aid 25 last October, highlights the impacts of pesticide use on the environment and farmers, encouraging consumers to support organic farming practices. Anvil Knitwear has made a commitment to ...

1 year ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (0) •

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Fairware Posted a news article :

The following article was written by Serena Calder (@serena_calder) and re-posted with the permission of Hilary Henegar (@granvillemag). The piece originally appeared on Granville Online’s Eds. et. al. blog on August 30, 2010. It's a sunny afternoon and you're walking along the Seawall when you realize you forgot your reusable ...

1 year, 1 month ago by Leah Nielsen • Comment (0) •

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