Shopping Tips
July 9th, 2007
On average, an individual throws out almost 4 pounds of waste a day (almost a ton of garbage per year). Before making a purchase, ask yourself these questions:
1. Do I really need this?
2. Can I borrow it, rent it, or freecycle it (craigslist)?
3. Can it be recycled, reused, or repaired?
4. How much energy and resources were consumed to create this and transport it to me?
5. Can I get it in a form that has recycled content, was grown organically, or has less packaging? (1/5 of our waste is from packaging)
6. Was this product produced in an environmentally sustainable and socially just manner?
7. Even if this product seems sustainable, do I really want my money to go to this company?
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