Fairtrade balls in the outdoor pool: Cremlingen sets an example for justice!

Fairtrade balls in the outdoor pool: Cremlingen sets an example for justice!

Something exciting is happening in the outdoor pool at Elm in Cremlingen: the steering group for the Fairtrade community has put a lot of effort into organizing fair beach volleyball games. These “fair” balls could be purchased through the world shop in Wolfenbüttel and were now handed over by Markus Diedrich to the pool manager Stefan Bartsch. This open and fair sports equipment is now available to rent at the outdoor pool ticket office.

But what is actually behind these fair balls? According to the information from cremlingen online The balls are manufactured according to strict fair trade criteria. This means that they are produced under humane working conditions that include regulated break times, adequate occupational safety and social benefits such as health insurance and pension programs. What is particularly impressive is that only a tiny fraction – just 0.01% – of the balls sold worldwide are actually Fairtrade certified.

An appeal to the region

Markus Diedrich hopes that with his initiative the outdoor pool can also inspire other clubs in Cremlingen to also rely on fair sports balls. Ultimately, this could not only contribute to the well-being of athletes, but also to improving working conditions throughout the industry.

It is known that the majority of sports balls sold in Germany are often produced in countries like Pakistan, where workers have to toil in poor conditions - child labor and gender-based discrimination often occur. How fairtrade.net According to reports, many of these workers work 12-hour shifts and are paid per ball made, severely impacting families' living conditions.

The horrific figures speak for themselves: In many producing countries, worker safety is often neglected. Fair trade efforts aim to put an end to these injustices and improve the quality of life of those who produce them.

Fair trade – an important compass

The initiative in Cremlingen shows that even small steps can have a big impact. The upcoming certification of Cremlingen as a Fairtrade community demonstrates the citizens' will and commitment to change something. One can only hope that such initiatives set a precedent and are followed by other communities.

The outdoor pool initiative is part of a larger trend dedicated to fair trade. Loud planet knowledge More and more people are committed to supporting transparent production conditions and fair wages. In addition to sports balls, many everyday products such as clothing are also affected, where exploitative working conditions are commonplace. Consumers are demanding a rethink, and companies that focus on fair production conditions are becoming increasingly important.

With approaches such as fair beach volleyball in the outdoor pool, the Cremlingen region can not only set an example, but also actively contribute to improving global trade. A step in the right direction – for the athletes and for the producers.