{"id":18079,"date":"2026-04-24T11:11:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T11:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/?p=18079"},"modified":"2026-04-24T11:22:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T11:22:11","slug":"university-of-reading-world-fairtrade-day-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2026\/04\/24\/university-of-reading-world-fairtrade-day-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating World Fairtrade Day at the University of Reading"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_16808\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16808\" style=\"width: 222px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-attachment-id=\"16808\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/get-involved\/fairtrade\/university-award_3-star_english_rgb-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/University-Award_3-Star_English_RGB-2.png?fit=905%2C1081&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"905,1081\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"University Award_3 Star_English_RGB (2)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/University-Award_3-Star_English_RGB-2.png?fit=251%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/University-Award_3-Star_English_RGB-2.png?fit=640%2C765&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-16808\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/University-Award_3-Star_English_RGB-2.png?resize=222%2C265&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"3-Star Fairtrade University Award\" width=\"222\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/University-Award_3-Star_English_RGB-2.png?resize=251%2C300&amp;ssl=1 251w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/University-Award_3-Star_English_RGB-2.png?resize=857%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 857w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/University-Award_3-Star_English_RGB-2.png?resize=768%2C917&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/University-Award_3-Star_English_RGB-2.png?resize=350%2C420&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/University-Award_3-Star_English_RGB-2.png?w=905&amp;ssl=1 905w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">3-Star Fairtrade University Award<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"501\">At the University of Reading, we\u2019re proud to make a positive impact through our commitment to Fairtrade. We\u2019ve achieved <strong>3-Star Fairtrade University status<\/strong>, which reflects the fantastic work of our students and staff. Together, we support ethical trading, sustainability, and fairer outcomes for producers around the world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"784\">To help us keep improving, and in conjunction with World Fairtrade Day on 9 May, we\u2019re inviting students and staff to take part in our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=xDv6T_zswEiQgPXkP_kOX3JhJ8J_B7NFmART2UE7njlUOERWVktXSEY5WUwzVTFXSkVNSjE4VkpPNS4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fairtrade survey<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s a quick and easy way to share your views. As a thank you, we\u2019ll enter everyone who completes the survey into a prize draw.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"966\">You could <strong>win a hamper packed full of Fairtrade goodies<\/strong>, from chocolate to coffee. We will draw the winner on Wednesday 20 May. So, it\u2019s a great incentive and an even better cause.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1405\">In addition, there\u2019s a brilliant opportunity to get involved in person this World Fairtrade Day. As part of the <strong>Smile with Sustainability event<\/strong>, come and see us in the <strong>library foyer on Wednesday 20 May from 12:00 to 14:00<\/strong>. We\u2019ll be there with plenty of information about Fairtrade at Reading. You can also take part in<strong> interactive games and activities<\/strong>. It\u2019s a fun and engaging way to learn more about Fairtrade and how small choices can make a big difference.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1632\">Whether you complete the survey, stop by the library foyer, or choose Fairtrade products on campus, every action helps. 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