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How To Be A Smart Consumer
How To Be A Smart Consumer
Use reusable bags every time you go shopping instead of plastic ones. This is why:
Plastic bags don’t biodegrade, but instead break down into small toxic particles polluting our
soil and waterways.
Recent studies have shown that plastic outnumbers plankton 6:1 in the ocean.
Buy products that have long life spans – avoid disposable items.
Buy only what you need. Consuming less, you dispose of less waste.
Consider buying in bulk for those necessary purchases. You will save money and reduce
packaging.
Buy Products Made from Recycled Material (and Products that can be Recycled)
Buy products that are made from recycled materials. This encourages manufacturers to produce
more. Buy products that are easy to recycle. This puts materials back in the loop for use in other
products.
As the price of paper, cards and postage increases, consider emailing e-cards.