Hello,
This week I decided to focus on things other than food items we were purchasing. The first item, a shirt for me, was purchased at the only local, responsible store in my area where the items are local when possible and responsibly grown. My shirt was reasonable priced and more important, they had my size! I thought the tag was interesting. (upper right)
The next thing I had to purchase was garbage bags. I normally purchase a large amount so that I don't have to purchase them often, but was glad to see they now made garbage bags with at least some amount of recycled plastic, although I thought it could have been higher. Just out of curiosity, is there a better choice for placing garbage in? I debated not using bags, but that seems messy for the containers, yet I have not heard of an alternative to a plastic bag. Although I was happy that the box said it would decompose faster. (bottom right)
The next item I purchased was new shampoo and conditioner. I normally try and purchase an amount that will last me almost six months. However, I had been going to the Body Shop because of their fair trade and use of responsible ingredients. Because there are no stores near my house, I have to remember to make the purchase when I visit my dad and daughter in the Lansing area. While in Lansing, I got so busy doing making sure everything my dad needed me to do was done, that I forgot to stop at the store at the end of the day. While with my oldest daughter she asked to stop at one of her favorite stores (Ulta)while we were out. I decided to see if there was a responsible shampoo while at the store with her. I did find one that not only used recycled bottles, but responsible ingredients, in addition to donating a portion of every purchase to an organization that is helping to restore beauty to America, in honor of Earth Day. (upper left).
It seems like I am not only learning a great deal about the products I chose to spend my money on, but shopping with an entire different focus, just being a responsible consumer. I wonder if what is printed on the packaging is true or if they can print anything.
