2008 Small Business Award

Etiko Fair Trade is a small Victorian business with a progressive business model and a bright future. Its primary focus is the sale of sports balls, footwear and clothing with a key difference – products are sourced from manufacturers who are certified Fairtrade or certified Sweatshop free, and from worker and farmer-owned co-operatives. The company’s clothing range is certified organic and fairtrade cotton, while the rubber used in the sports balls and footwear is the first non-paper, non-timber product that has been certified to the global Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standard. Etiko is constantly striving to reduce the ecological footprint of its products and is working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to educate the community about the importance of sustainable living and workers rights.