why should you buy "green?"

yes, i know – “going green” is the thing to do these days and you’re hearing about it everywhere, but what does that mean?  why should you buy eco-friendly, sustainable, recycled products?  here are just 3 of the many great reasons why:

1) the future is now

“I buy ‘green’ products because I want this country to be safe for my future children to grow up in.  If we support green products, the waste and chemicals that are so prevalent now will be in smaller amounts.” ~ belovedinc.etsy.com

2) support your local businesses and artists

“Lately, when I have been thinking about buying green or sustainable products, I have been thinking about local.  I live in a small town (happily with almost ZERO chains!) and it’s important to me to support small independent businesses.  Yes, some of their products may come from across the country or even a different country, but the money and the support still stays nearby.  Bonus if the product is local or regional!” ~ Erica www.lab208.com

3) know the products are made under ethical circumstances – especially when buying indie

“Mass-market stores find it much easier to have unethical business practices. They employ so many people and there are so many different layers to the organisation that the public can’t tell what’s going on inside, unless they do something so terrible that it comes out in the media. It’s kind of like buying blind because you don’t know what your money is supporting. I think that independent designers are much more transparent and much less likely to be unethical. Especially with those who have blogs, you can get a real sense of what you’re supporting with your purchases. They’re more likely to be loyal to customers and employees, if they have any.” ~ Heidi & Seek

**and this week is i’ll be focusing on the “healthy” menu here at the clothing menu, so stop by every day this week for some great info and indie buys on ethical, sustainable fashion!