Author: Anita Hummel
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What Is The Difference Between Fair Trade And Ethical Sourcing?
You may hear fair trade or ethical sourcing when purchasing products from overseas suppliers. Today, ethical sourcing and fair trade continue to be words we see on many different products sold in the United States and worldwide. Fair Trade is an organization that includes partnerships with marginalized and disadvantaged groups worldwide. The purpose of FairTrade…
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Don’t Confuse Activity With Productivity & Other Myths
So often think that because we are busy, we are being productive. We may find that we are busy for the sake of being busy. Being busy or having a lot of activities and things to do is not the same thing as productivity. Productivity is when you do those activities and things that help…
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How To Identify If Mother Of Pearl Is Real? Spotting What’s Fake
Mother of Pearl is a beautiful material that comes directly from the ocean floor. But like many natural materials, some manufacturers use a faux or fake version of the mother of pearl and try to pass it off as the real thing. When considering a Mother of Pearl for home decor and home furnishing products,…
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50+ Favorite Quotes About Porcelain
Porcelain is one of those most loved home decor and home furnishing items. Porcelain is a material that is used for home decor accessories or dinnerware. We love the look and feel of porcelain, so we have found for you some of our favorite quotes about porcelain. Some of these are funny quotes, and other…
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Can I Put A Clearcoat On Top Of Lacquer Paint?
There can be quite a bit of confusion about whether or not you can put a clear coat on top of lacquer paint. We produce a lot of 100% genuine lacquer, so this is our experience and what we do for our production. We spray a PU topcoat on top of our lacquer products. But…
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What Are The Different Types Of Ethical Sourcing?
Ethical sourcing is a word that is now widely spoken in the global supply chain process. Companies want to ensure they have the correct ethical sourcing methods for their company or brand. Ethical sourcing encompasses the environment, labor protection, safety standards, and social responsibility in the global supply chain. For a company to say they…