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

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

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

Companies behind the brands

.. do they actually make a difference? Everyday purchases …

Average household profile: greenhouse gas pollution

Everyday purchases … Average household profile: greenhouse gas pollution

Your choice makes a difference1.

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

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

‘do I need it?’ waste natural systems place called ‘away’ Avoid unnecessary consumption2... two ways to get enough.. - CK Chesterton

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

‘do I need it?’ waste place called ‘away’ natural systems Avoid unnecessary consumption2. The nature of waste… ‘There is no waste in nature’

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

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

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

Seek out a ‘Best Buy’4.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

And now … Food miles.. your actions from today?