'A footprint means pressing down and global means world, so 'global footprint' means pressing down on the world and we don't want to press too hard'
(child's definition of a Global Footprint)
You can easily spot a fair trade product in the UK as most carry the Fairtrade Mark. This is a special consumer label which shows that the producers have received a better deal. The Fairtrade Mark is awarded by the Fairtrade Foundation.