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Today's society is consumer based which means we have great consumer power. As more people buy environmentally friendly
products suppliers must meet this demand. Next time you are out shopping look a little closer at the labelling and think a
little harder about where your shopping came from and how it was produced.
Choose fresh produce carefully
Buy organic produce. The cultivation of non-organic produce involves the use of damaging chemicals such as pesticides,
which can pollute waterways and the rest of the environment
Buy fruit and vegetables that are in season to help reduce enormous transport costs resulting from importing produce
and, where possible, choose locally produced food
When buying fish look out for 'eco-labelling' such as the Marine Stewardship Council(MSC) logo, eat a variety of non-endangered
species and buy local fish if possible
Replace one meat meal per week with a vegetarian option. Land used for beans and vegetables produces 10 times as much
protein as land used for raising beef
Use your consumer power
Look for the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) logo when buying wood products, from paper to raw timber. This ensures
the wood comes from a well managed forest
Choose energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs
Don't buy products with excessive amounts of packaging and, where possible, choose products with re-useable containers
Buy pump-action sprays rather than aerosols - even alternatives to CFCs can contribute to greenhouse gases
Buy recycled or recyclable products such as toilet tissue and stationery
If you can't see recycled or 'eco-labelled' products, ask the store manager to stock them
Reduce your personal impact
If you are going to the supermarket by car, take a friend with you - one car journey is better than two
Take your own bag or re-use plastic carriers when shopping
Buy in bulk wherever possible – it saves packaging and money
Health
Don't buy head lice shampoos that contain pesticides. Use homeopathic alternatives or a fine-toothed metal comb instead
Ask your vet to recommend or supply a flea killer for your pet that does not contain pesticides
On-line shopping
Purchase solar powered products from Solar Century's website - WWF will receive five per cent of each purchase made
Send e-cards, if you can, rather than buy paper cards
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