Conscious choices

In an ever growing conscious consumer society, we look for more environmental ways to be green in our every day living. We eat organic food, buy produce from the farmers markets, use non-chemical cleaning products and try to reduce our carbon footprint more and more.  Some of us have been doing these things for years but it is great to see so many people finally listening and realising that we really do need to make changes to sustain our planet.

The choices we make every day are evident in the products we purchase.  It is up to us to be responsible consumers by researching and investigating the products you use.  The cosmetics and pharmaceutical companies are the worst offenders. Learn to read labels.  In today’s modern world there is absolutely no need for harsh chemicals or animal testing.  There is no need for animals to suffer – its barbaric.  Plenty of companies are now making products with plants or non-harmful synthetics.  Check out PETA's list of 'Companies that do and do not test on animals' or the Choose Cruelty Free list.  Most companies using natural products also don't test on animals, it kind of goes hand in hand with nature.  And this is what is really about - respecting ourselves and the natural environment we live in.