After taking a class in Ethics and Consumption, this has been a really important topic that I feel has a lasting global impact, especially in developing countries. Many coffee farmers and producers are not paid a sustainable living wage and are often at risk due to a lack of safety regulations and overwork. That being said, it seems odd to me that, as these people are producing a product that gets most of the world through their day, they are not being paid a fair wage or being granted labor rights. To be considered a Fair Trade product, farmers and producers must follow a set of standards and become Fair Trade Certified. Fair Trade standards have many benefits besides safety and labor regulation, and Fair Trade Certification also means that producers and farmers are held to a standard that promotes sustainability and helps develop countries that are not as advanced in the modern age. Fair Trade certification does mean that coffee will become more expensive as it is funding many different efforts, but isn’t it worth it when it comes to a person’s life? I hope that this infographic provides some perspective on the global Fair Trade coffee industry and convinces coffee consumers to perhaps look into buying Fair Trade next time they purchase coffee beans.