Fair Trade Bags

Shared Earth began as a small shop in Goodramgate, York in October 1986. Its founder, Jeremy Piercy, travelled to India after leaving school, wanting to do something to help redress the imbalance of wealth in the world, whilst being able to earn a living. He started working together with people from different cultures and Fair Trade products from Asia, Africa and South America were the obvious answer. The shop was an excellent way of making recycled and sustainable products available, addressing environmental problems and publicising the issues.

Shared Earth's policy is to provide quality, design-led products. Fair Trade sales show no sign of slowing, more and more employment is being provided for artisans in developing countries, many of who would otherwise be out of work. At a time when global conflict seems also on the increase, Shared Earth's partnerships with producers are an invaluable way of building bridges, showing that people can work together for mutual benefit, no matter what their race, religion or culture.

Jute Bags

Jute is the second most important vegetable fibre after cotton and is a light, soft, shiny plant fibre that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. It is 100% bio-degradable and recyclable and thus environmentally friendly. It grows best in warm, humid climates; India, Bangladesh and China are the main producers.