Every purchase connects the buyer to a chain of transportation, manufacturing and materials sourcing that can vary widely. Knowledgeable, inquisitive buyers consider personal health and that of the community and the planet when choosing to buy "green".
Purchasing post-consumer recycled products, items manufactured without the use of bleach or other harsh chemicals, and locally produced goods can help ensure that when we do consume natural resources, we emit less greenhouse gases and other pollutants, while helping to protect fragile ecosystems that sustain life on our planet.