Twice in nine months, labor inspectors found slave labor on Brazilian plantations where Starbucks buys its C.A.F.E. Practices certified coffee. Their in-house certification scheme claims “99% ethical coffee”, but it’s becoming more and more clear: These standards are glossing over a serious problem.
Instead of making real change, Starbucks is trying to rebrand forced labor and slavery-like conditions as “ethical.” But we won’t let them get away with it. Watch this video to learn more, then take action: Tell Starbucks: Drop Slave Labor, Choose Real Fair Trade!
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