Counting on day 210

8th November 2024

As consumers we do have some limited power – and all the more so when we band together. 

By choosing products that are free of excessive packaging, by choosing products from companies that care about paying staff fairly, paying their taxes, avoiding slavery, supporting fair trade, being environmentally responsible, having realistic net zero plans etc etc, we are saying “Yes this is what we want you to produce!” 

We can further this message by writing to those who could do better. 

We can get together with others and sign petitions, or take part in boycotts.

Last year I ponder a similar acronym to LOAF for non food purchase and came up with SURE

Sustainable, Useful, the three (or more) Rs,  and Ethical. 

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Author: Judith Russenberger

Environmentalist and theologian, with husband and three grown up children plus one cat, living in London SW14. I enjoy running and drinking coffee - ideally with a friend or a book.

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