Continuing with the College's sustainability agenda, yesterday saw the inaugural meeting of the College Fair trade steering group.

Made up by representatives from both students and staff, the committee's objective is to steer the college towards achieving the five goals, laid down by the Fairtrade Foundation, for being awarded 'Fair Trade Status' . and thereby becoming one of the Colleges in the vanguard of achieving this prestigious award.

Using Fairtrade materials produces the following guarantee for the producers;

• A price that covers production and a living wage.
• A stable trading relationship.
• No use of child labour.
• Few or no chemicals to protect both workers and environment.
• Rights for women.
• A social premium