2006-08-07 07:51:57 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
We're very very lucky in our area - we are provided with three types of wheelie bin that are all emptied once a fortnight, and I know that our area is considered one of the most advanced for household recycling in this country.
We have a green bin for plastic, cardboard, paper, glass, clothing and shoes etc. The brown bin is for kitchen and garden waste and a grey one is for general household rubbish that can't be recycled. It's brilliant, because it means recycling is easy even for the laziest or busiest people! Our green bin is always full, the brown one is in summer with lawnmowing etc, and the grey one only has a couple of bags in it a fortnight.
In other areas, I try to buy products from companies with a good ethical record. I also try to buy products free from chemicals as much as possible, e.g. REN skincare, organic food.
I think we do quite well in our house but I know we could still do a bit better.
2006-08-07 08:23:07 · answer #1 · answered by pomme_blanche_2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I buy green/fair trade products all the time. Most of the foods I buy are organic. I buy green product toilet paper, paper towels, and cleansers. I buy organic soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, and makeup. I usually shop at Whole Foods or co-ops. I bring my cloth bags back to reuse. I buy local when available. I have an organic garden with tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, and herbs. I recycle what I can Plastic Bags, Magazines, Newspapers, Paper, Cans, and Bottles.
2006-08-07 08:15:08 · answer #2 · answered by Amy G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always recycle....never think of green/fair trade items. I buy what I need in the brand I prefer.
2006-08-07 07:55:21 · answer #3 · answered by maynerdswife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. I wish there were more healthy fair trade foods though. I avoid caffeine so tea, coffee and chocolate are out. Most of the rest of what is available is full of sugar. Pasta is OK but they don't always have organic. Bananas I currently have to choose between fairtrade or organic, sometimes you can get both in one package.
2006-08-07 08:05:37 · answer #4 · answered by felineroche 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recycle and take the bottles and cans in myself--our city has a recycling program and we recycle everthing else with them.
2006-08-07 08:02:44 · answer #5 · answered by creative rae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know my brother and his family do this... they almost have a recycle factory it looks like at his house.. everything that can be does. and i know they also buy what they can to save the enveriment.. i am a little less involved or alot but i do recycle
2006-08-07 07:57:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,
When i want to print something in rough i use old paper to help the trees.
We sometimes buy fair trade coffe.
We use a clear bag
etc. etc.
I am willing to help the envirement as much as possible!
Hope i answered your question!
2006-08-07 07:57:21 · answer #7 · answered by bronsrose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do! I am a one of those smug, tree hugging vegitarians! I do buy fair trade and green products such as ecover!
2006-08-07 09:04:13 · answer #8 · answered by Andielep 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.................i buy the brands i like rather than the more expensive green/fair products..as for recycling waste of time they throw it all in together anyway i have watched them empty a blue bin and green bin all in together
2006-08-07 08:29:31 · answer #9 · answered by madison 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the way. Even my artwork comprises of recycled bits. I pride myself on being able to make crap out of crap. LOL.
2006-08-07 07:56:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋