Ok so we have now managed to whittle down our list of what, or rather how, we are going to live. At the moment it is an exercise but my hope is that much of it will become a way of life.......
Overall Ethos
1) To be environmentally sensible.
2) If a product does not meet our principles then we either go with out or find
another product.
3) Not to compromise on our principles because of price.
4) Who benefits from me buying this item. Preference and emphasis should be
given to the individual and smaller producer rather than to shareholders and massive
companies - ie local farm shop vs supermarket
Food Location Priority
1) The county in which we are staying.
2) The country in which we are staying.
3) Beyond if essential.
4) Forage and grow where possible.
(For the most part that will mean our emphasis is Kent but when we are away on holiday etc then it will change to where we are at the time.)
Food Quality
1) Growing, rearing, farming and production methods that benefit and respect
the local community and environment. If not labelled as 'fair trade' or similar, then based
on fair trade and ethical principles.
2) If not labelled as 'organic' then based on organic principles.
Household Cleaning
1) Homemade where possible
2) If not 1 then products that are respectful to the environment both in their
production, packaging and waste control.
Hygeine & Personal Care
1) Products which contain little to no petrochemicals where possible.
2) Products that have been made to the same standard as point 1 of 'food
quality' and point 2 of 'household cleaning.'
Safety
1) Purchase new if no used product can be found. Used products would need to be
from a trusted source.
Household & Clothing
1) Used, recycled or upcycled where possible
2) If not 1 then products that are to the same standard as point 1 of 'food
quality' and point 2 of 'household cleaning.'
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