Being a conscious consumer means paying attention to where we buy goods and services including that next cup of coffee! Here, a group is taking action to make sure that when Starbucks is asking for your business, touting their fair trade and trafficking-free sourcing, they back up their claims.
A consumer advocacy group is suing Starbucks, the world’s largest coffee brand, for false advertising, alleging that it sources coffee and tea from farms with human rights and labor abuses, while touting its commitment to ethical sourcing.
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