We all like to think that we do our best for the planet and many of us are careful where we source our household items and food.
For example we ensure that we buy things that have not contributed to deforestation such as plantation teak garden furniture or other wood where the trees have been especially grown for this purpose. Alternatively some people buy furniture that has been made out of recycled wood.
On the food front many people are very careful about which palm oil they buy as this has also contributed substantially to deforestation in some countries. Palm oil is to be found in many products such as biscuits and you can find out which manufacturers use sustainable palm oil from their web-sites.
You must also be careful about fish, too, as many species are becoming endangered through over-fishing. As manufacturers and suppliers are slowly becoming more open with their labelling and marketing it is becoming easier for us, the consumer, to make an informed choice.
The general rule has to be re-use what you can. If you have to buy something make sure that it has not harmed the planet or people. Try to make sure that it has not contributed to global warming or deforestation. Check that it has not been made by people in sweat-shops who do not earn a fair wage.
