Chicago Innovators: Chicago Fair Trade is the largest fair trade coalition in the U.S.

Members, businesses and organizations will celebrate World Fair Trade Day on Saturday, with events ranging from a bike tour to an open house.

By Lynnea Domienik
Chicago Innovators: Chicago Fair Trade is the largest fair trade coalition in the U.S.
Member of a worker co-op in India printing on fabric that will become pajamas for SOS PJ's. Courtesy of Chicago Fair Trade
Chicago Innovators: Chicago Fair Trade is the largest fair trade coalition in the U.S.
Member of a worker co-op in India printing on fabric that will become pajamas for SOS PJ's. Courtesy of Chicago Fair Trade

Chicago Innovators: Chicago Fair Trade is the largest fair trade coalition in the U.S.

Members, businesses and organizations will celebrate World Fair Trade Day on Saturday, with events ranging from a bike tour to an open house.

By Lynnea Domienik
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Each May, World Fair Trade Day is celebrated in cities throughout the world. For the past 15 years, Chicago has hosted the largest event — showcasing the many people, businesses and brands dedicated to ethical labor and trade relationships.

Reset checks in with the founder of Chicago Fair Trade and a vendor participating in the open house to learn more.

GUESTS: Katherine Bissell Cordova, executive director of Chicago Fair Trade

Dee Dee Martin, founder of S.O.S PJs