40% of the food produced in the US ends up in the garbage, yet there are people going hungry in this country. It's absurd!!

Yes there are so many labels that consumers are willing to pay more for, but quality is of course subjective. To us, sustainability is king - and "fair trade" does not necessarily equate to sustainable! Driving to the store, shopping under fluorescent lights, and paying taxes and all for a product that is flown halfway across the world vs. picking herbs from your own backyard to make a nice pot of tea are drastically different experiences with vastly different consequences to the entire planet.