Wendy Cohen
April 8, 2008 |
1:02 pm EST
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Today is Starbucks Free Coffee Day! We all love free stuff but instead of getting your cup of joe on the house today, you can also choose to go to Starbucks and order a cup of their Fair Trade certified coffee.
In 2000, Starbucks started a campaign promising that they will brew a pot of fair trade coffee for anyone who asks for it. Learn more about the Starbucks fair trade campaign here and here.
Visit Transfair USA to learn more and 
Also, watch the amazing documentary Black Gold which explores the world of coffee and trade.
Here is a clip from the film:
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