Fair trade
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Literature: Max Havelaar, more than fair trade
30 December 200932 1 Trouw Amsterdam -
Fashion: High-tech and ethically right-on
6 November 200914 Cafebabel.com Paris -
Language: Mind your Doublespeak
15 September 200954 1 The Independent London
Published in 1859, the book that gave its name to the fair trade movement remains a classic work of fiction. Notwithstanding, or perhaps, because of its avant-garde style and continued attempts to wrong-foot the reader, Max Havelaar's portrayal of colonial oppression in Indonesia still has lessons for modern readers. 
In 2030, we may well be wearing clothes that offer a new level of physical well-being by adapting to the ambient temperature, and at the same time, respect our political convictions. Cafebabel.com reports on a heady blend of technology and ideology. 
In most languages, expressions like "Climate change", "Fair trade" and "Infant mortality", among others, have become part of everyday vocabulary. Writing in the Independent, Johann Hari argues that they hide a political agenda that shapes the way we view the world. It’s time to expunge them.