Purchasing for the Planet:
An EARTH FIRST approach..
- If something is a natural compound i.e. rock and wood that will likely fit it with most environments, unlike rubbish, it is important to research whether the product was sustainably harvested, and from where in the world did it once reside.
- If something is an easily recyclable product, i.e. metal and glass, it is important to determine if the material’s ingredients are virgin as well as the location and nature of acquiring them. Meanwhile one should pay attention to the source of energy to manufacture the item, and where in the world the finished product comes from.
- If a food or small product, it is important to consider the packaging: will it will contribute to landfills, or compost.
- If the product is complicated, how easy will it be to deconstruct and reuse each component?
- If colored, it is natural to inquire about chemical dyes.
- Is the product durable, and under what circumstances will it compost?
Hi,
This is Janet from Placer Land Trust in Auburn, and I met Quincy at the SLI conference in June. I was wondering if the Green Toolbelt knew about the Great Sierra River Cleanup on Sept 17 and if you’d like to participate? Placer Land Trust is hosting 2 locations in Auburn for the event and is looking for volunteers. We are hoping you might help us spread the word. For more info, visit our website (www.placerlandtrust.org) and go to Get Involved button and down to Events. If you need more info, please give me a call at 916-645-8934. You have a great mission! Much luck and success to you.
Thanks, Janet
Good Morning Janet,
So great to hear from you! We will definitely spread the word about the event, though we can’t be there. We are running a booth at the Flower Farm in Loomis for our reclaimed Wooden Ties on the same day. The Green Toolbelt will be there in spirit, wishing you a fun and productive day.
Is there a newsletter that people in our area can sign to receive information about future events?
Thanks for writing,
Jessie