Terms such as “fair trade” and “free trade” are often used interchangeably, but they are different. It’s possible that one may fit your values better than the other. In short, the difference between fair trade and free trade is that the first focuses on equity in the global economy while the second wishes to remove trade restrictions.

The time to support STEM education is now. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, but goes far beyond school subjects in the face of solving challenges worldwide. STEM fields lead innovation, sustain the growth of the economy, and raise social awareness — but it wouldn’t be possible without the people who study STEM, specifically researchers who are currently pursuing graduate and doctorate degrees.

September 25, ​Saratoga, CA ​- ​Golden Arrow, a global manufacturer of sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions, has created a colored molded fiber line of packaging that exhibits a vibrant variety of hues new to the industry. Midnight Blue, Monarch Orange, Taffy Pink, Aqua Blue, and Olive Green are the first standouts of this line, on display at the 2018 Luxepack Monaco tradeshow.