How to Select Eco Friendly Products

There are many things we can all do to make a difference to our environment. We offer some practical ideas that we can all implement to make a difference and still be eco-friendly.

- Can the item be recycled? – Saves landfill and energy

- Is it possible to pass on clothes and other items to someone else?

- Is the item you are consider buying Bio- degradable or degradable – the product will go back to nature at end of its life

- Consider in the manufacturing process has it travelled many miles impacting on the Carbon Dioxide emissions and carbon footprint

- In the long run will the product save me money?

- Will the item be over packaged?

- Is the product produced by organic means and not using chemicals?

- Can a Water butt be used as a source of water for the garden?

- Has the item been produced without exploitation?

- Has the materials used on the product been soured from sustainable sources? - The materials used will be replenished

- Will using this product cut down on the amount of energy I use?