In her book, The Virtuous Consumer, Leslie Garrett provides practical and doable suggestions for those of us who are struggling to make choices that are better for the planet. I enjoyed reading the book and don't feel that I need to chain myself to a tree, make my own soap, or go on a permanent shopping fast.I like the idea of asking myself the following questions before I make a purchase:
- What materials went into making this product?
- How was the product manufactured?
- How far did it travel to get to me?
- How long will I use this product--once or over a few months or years?
- Is it recyclable, reusable, or biodegradable?
- How will it be disposed?
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Hi! Thanks for the comments re. The Virtuous Consumer. I'm delighted you enjoyed the book and happy that you're implementing the most key points -- that a few simple questions can mean the difference between making a purchase that's easy on the planet (and ultimately your wallet) and one that's not.
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