1. Ethical Consumer Group - Nick Ray ‘everyday choices to change your world'

2. who did you vote for today? your dollar i$ your vote

3. Companies behind the brands

5. Everyday purchases … Average household profile: greenhouse gas pollution

6. Everyday purchases … Average household profile: greenhouse gas pollution

7. Your choice makes a difference1.

8. food miles carbon footprint re-localisation 29 items – 70,000 kms 4 = 2/3rds 2 X Your choice makes a difference1.

9. 1. In the supermarket ‘Country of Origin’ labeling - Product of Australia 100% - Made in Australia >50% 2. Buy local - ask retailer - farmers markets 3. Eat seasonally 4. Grow your own Your choice makes a difference1. food miles - what can you do?

10. Your choice makes a difference1.

11. waste natural systems place called ‘away’ Avoid unnecessary consumption2. ‘do I need it?’

12. waste natural systems place called ‘away’.. two ways to get enough.. - CK Chesterton Avoid unnecessary consumption2.

13. waste place called ‘away’ natural systems Avoid unnecessary consumption2. The nature of waste… ‘There is no waste in nature’

14. Learn about the issues3. Take on one issue at a time

15. 70% of cocoa beans come from West Africa. Learn about the issues3.

16. 70% of cocoa beans come from West Africa. Learn about the issues3. labour & wages

17. Seek out a ‘Best Buy’4.

18. post consumer waste recycled paper - used once already - 2 nd life One Ton – saves: - 17 trees - 26,000 litres of water - 4,100kwh of energy Seek out a ‘Best Buy’4.

20. Seek out a ‘Best Buy’4. (1) what do you value? (2) what is available?

21. Make lasting change5. - celebrate good choices - share your discoveries - create good habits - give feedback - resources

22. - celebrate good choices - share your discoveries - create good habits - give feedback - resources buying guides directories resources Make lasting change5.

23. Principles to guide our purchasing 1. Every purchase makes an impact - your choice makes a difference! 2. Avoid unnecessary consumption - ask ‘do I need it?’ 3. Learn about the issues - take on one issue at a time 4. Seek out a ‘Best Buy’ - what do you value? 5. Make lasting change - celebrate good choices 1,2,3,4,5.

24. ‘Shopping with a Conscience’ Supermarket Tours our website: www.ethical.org.au Ethical Consumer Group Print guide & iPhone app Meal & Movie nights Movie library Monthly e-bulletin Household Action Challenge

25. And now … Food miles what is your action from today?