Remember the post 12 Items You Should Always Buy Green – well, I was looking for your ideas about what got left off the list. Here’s what people said…
Marye – “Meat and dairy… commercially produced meat of all kinds is unethical, unhealthy, bad for the earth, and downright nasty. Genetic manipulation, hormones, antibiotics, canabalism, unethical treatment…the list of why not goes on and on..AND not only that but the studies that show commercially produced sanimal products have a much higher proportion of Bad Fats than those raised in stress free conditions.”
Rachel – “Cleaning products!”
dh – “I always buy organic …read more

I don’t know if you’ve seen this article, “Things You Should Always Buy Green” at Co-op America, but it’s pretty interesting.
It lists 12 items and if you’re watching your green spending, I’d say this is a good place to start. It can help you to zero in on the best ways to spend your green dollars.
Here are 6 of the 12:

Produce
Coffee
Transportation
Paper
Batteries
Light bulbs

I agree with the list. I was trying to think if there was anything I might switch out for something else, and I can’t think of anything. I think they nailed it. Maybe gardening gear should be in there, …read more