Consumer Choices Affect Our Environment

by Carey Mason

It is a well known fact that our actions affect our environment and that it is our responsibility to care for the world we live in. Many times people feel that this is a problem for corporations and government to handle, but can a single individual really make a difference?

The answer of course is "YES." A single individual can make a difference through their actions as a consumer and a recycler. Choices made when purchasing and using products do affect the environment around us. Being aware of packaging and concentration of those products can make a huge difference. The difference is being environmentally friendly.

Buying from a company that is Carbon Neutral shows a concern for the planet. One such company has been nationally recognized by Oprah, Racheal Ray, The Today Show, Good Morning America and many national publications as being environmentally conscious and carbon neutral. That company is Shaklee.

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Shaklee has been around for over 52 years and has always had a major focus on caring for the earth and for people. Products such as Shaklee's well know Basic H has long been admired for it's cleaning power, while remaining biodegradable, non toxic and free of chemicals. These features of course are great for the planet, but also for the person using the product.

An example of how Basic H is good for the environment is that its super concentrated solution comes in one small bottle that would be the equivalent of 728 bottles of one nationally recognized window cleaning product. The purchase of one bottle of Basic H can effectively eliminate over 700 bottles from landfills. Think of how much money that saves consumers, buying one bottle rather than 728!

When cleaners are free of chemicals, perfumes, and toxins, they are not only ridding the home of germs and dirt, but also keeping the home free from the poisons of chemicals and toxins that are found in many common household cleaners.

Doing what is right for the environment of the planet and for the people in it is one of the best choices a consumer can make. Everyone of us has a responsibility to care for the world we live in and the choices made at home is one of the best places to start. Start now being environmentally friendly through your actions.

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Cary Mason http://mysite.verizon.net/res0ndam/goldenticket/ carysmemories@msn.com 805-518-9052

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The health of our environment is a top issue that the people of the world are dealing with today. Actions of individuals as consumers can make a difference. Consumers need to be environmentally friendly.

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Preserve the Environment - Save Our Planet

by Shania Scott

The expression "Natural Environment" generally includes all living and non-living things that exist naturally on our planet. All flora, fauna, and rock formations are included in the natural environment. Therefore, the environmentalists and wild-life activists have launched a campaign for the conservation of the natural environment and the protection of the living organisms on it. There are various environmental causes such as waste management, biodiversity and wild life protection, and the air and water pollution. The fight against pollution has gained considerable momentum especially since the high levels of pollution have resulted in various ailments and diseases in human beings.

Environmentalists from different parts of the world have come together to save the earth. They realize that water and other resources on earth are limited and it is essential to manage them well. Various political parties in different countries fight for environmental causes. In the US, the Green Party has become extremely popular because of its efforts in this area. It was only after Ralph Nader ran for president when the Green party gained prominence in the domestic political scene. You can support this party by wearing Green Party shirts in various designs and styles. This party should do reasonably well in the next presidential elections.

As an environmentalist, I have worked hard for these noble causes as well. I definitely agree with the idea of wearing items of clothing to promote the various green causes. I select many of these excellent T-shirts from reliable sites like cafepress.com.

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Cafepress has got a wide range of T-Shirts with social messeges printed on them. Some of the cool sayings on these environment T-Shirts include "Have you hugged a tree today," "Reduce. Reuse. Recycle;" and "She's a planet not a trash can." These Oil T-Shirts could also express views on the alarming rise of oil prices worldwide.

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The New Organic Dream Bean Has Come True

by Trevor Dalley

In a way, Organic Soya Beans started as a dream: A healthier lifestyle within everyone's reach. And to get there, we started with the humble Soya bean.

Whilst the Chinese knew about the benefits of Soya centuries age, it was not until relatively recently that this nutritious bean started to become popular in the west.

The Organic movement has been an important leader in achieving this thanks to its founder Phillippe Vandermoorttele.

In 1975 in a pilot factory in Belgium, he developed an exclusive production process that used the whole Soya Bean. As Soya doesn't need much water to grow he aimed to tackle the nutrition problems faced by many Third World Countries by introducing this amazing Organic Bean.

An early project in Madagascar saw the construction of an Organic Soya production plant that looked more like a large tin shack than a factory. The idea was a great one but endless battles with logistics meant the project had to be discontinued.

Most of the large Organic Soya production is in a fine balance and it is becoming increasingly harder to produce this purely Organic Bean under today's Organic agricultural practices.

The environmental programme sent up over 15 years ago by the World Food Council had an impact on the process, products and packaging.

Participating in large-scale projects to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions, in the larger Organic Soya Bean production plants has become the major considerate to most producers of this fine bean.

The larger factories are generating their own green electricity from Bio Gas; furthermore, the main producers of Organic Soya Beans hope to become CO2 neutral by 2020.

The Organic Soya Bean in its essence of production has full respect for the natural and human resources of our planet and in its development will carry on sustaining all living beings on earth.

Many of the larger Organic Soya Bean Producers sources their beans from GM Free, Organic farms across the world where crop rotation is practised in accordance with Organic farming methods. This is a system whereby the crop is grown on a different plot of land every year to avoid impoverishing the soil.

It is the policy of all Organic Soya Bean producers to provide you the consumer with an all-Organic product that meets the highest standards in terms of purity, quality and reliability. And because Organic also stands for non-GM, all producers of Organic Soya Beans do not use any genetically modified raw materials and ingredients.

To guarantee that only the purest Organic Soya Beans are used the trace ability system is implied by a third party independent organisation. Organic or bio means that the food is produced in accordance with the Organic agricultural production method, without the use of pesticides, fungicides, herbicides or chemicals and without artificial fertilizers, ect.

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Trevor Dalley has been growing and preserving his own fruit for 40 year, most of the preserves are sold in his Organic Farm Shops in Herefordshire England. Did you find those tips on Organic Food a way of Life useful? You can find out more at NEW! Guide to Organic Cooking! - The Healthy Way of Living!

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Biodegradable Bags - Eco Friendly Advertising

by Andy Black

Biodegradable bags are a great way to contribute towards looking after planet earth. They are a very eco friendly product that will help promote your brand and get your company name noticed. Most councils and government organisations now use biodegradable bags due to their eco-friendly nature. Bioplastics are the new craze in the plastic industry. Bioplastic is produced from the components of organic materials such as soy oil and corn starch. The process can work in two ways. With aerobic degrading, the materials are broken down by bacteria in an oxygen environment. As you might guess, anaerobic degradation is the second method and does not require an oxygen rich environment. Not only do standard carrier bags take substantially longer to break down or degrade than biodegradable bags, but as they do they release highly toxic chemicals.

There are many other environmentally friendly promotional products on the market, with each of them serving a purpose. Many councils and government departments use recycled goods where they can to re-inforce the governments stand on creating a greener future. Using pulp based recycled products such as paper pads, help reduce the felling of tree's around the world. Recycled promotional products like rechargeable torches and recycled mugs can be offered as promotional products as these items do not require any digging up or mining of raw materials from the environment. One of the most widely accepted environmently friendly items is the shopping bag. These come in the form of paper, starch based, or bags with a biodegradable agent added.

Promotional products in general can help your business boom. They are a great tool to offer as business incentives to staff and clients alike. Promotional products can help draw attention to your company at any event, and a custom promotional gift is an effective way to demonstrate your company's professionalism. All products previously produced as Leather goods can now be made from PU - usually for less than half the price. This produced a short term boost for UK manufacturers. Promotional products and business gifts are a great way to get your logo and brand in front of potential customers. The key focus of every business is maintaining a client base that will ensure success and future operations.

Promotional pens are used by just about everyone on the planet, from kids to the elderly. They are a good way to keep your company logo in the hands of your clients and potential clients. No matter whether you are a doctor, a lawyer, a businessman, a student or a housewife, you will need a pen for some purpose or the other, that is for certain. Promotional pens are one product that offers guaranteed usage. It will most certainly get used by someone. A low cost promotional pen has on average, seven owners within its lifetime. Everyone uses pens, from school children to the professionals who teach them.

Another great business gift is the promotional mug. These are also a promotional item that are used daily and are literally in the hands of your clients. A printed mug is the perfect solution to your advertising needs, because it's an item your client base could potentially use on a daily basis. Within the business sector printed mugs are given out regularly. The main elements on your mug should include your company's name, your company's logo and any message your company wants to send, including a listing of products and services. Personalised mugs must be of a good quality, as they are an item that is going to be in use for a long time to come. So ensuring that these items remain durable becomes a must.

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Article written by Andy Black - Co-owner of a business gifts company that specialises in supplying printed biodegradable bags, as well as a full catalogue of promotional items and incentives. Other products include usb flash drives, promotional umbrellas, printed mugs and leather conference folders.

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