We know you like to shop online—we do too! We try to give you all the news and information you need to save money and make smart purchasing decisions on-line. But, we should never forget that there is an environmental cost to consumption, from production to marketing to disposal. Check out Story of Stuff for a better understanding of the full impact of consumer goods. So, what can you do? The first and best step is to decrease your consumption. Use goods for as long as you can until they wear out. Limit your purchases to only what you need. Still, when you need to buy something, there are many consumer choices each of us can make every day to decrease the impact of our consumption. Check out Greener Choices and Green Home Guide for some good tips.
