How to Be an Informed Shopper – Think Before You Buy!

There has been so much press in recent years about the benefits of going organic wherever and whenever possible, but have you ever considered just why this is? In fact, above and beyond the current trend towards sustainability and green living, there are other reasons why you should focus on being an informed shopper. It’s time to think before you buy, and here are a few reasons why.

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Organics Are Just the Beginning

Many consumers have had the opportunity to see the special report released by CBS on how microfiber clothing and fabrics are polluting our oceans. This has helped to promote an awareness of the dangers of synthetic fibers in anything from the clothes we wear to the furniture we relax on to the linens we use in the bed and bath. That’s why companies like SOL Organics are leading the way into the future for informed shoppers. But that is only the first thing this amazing company teaches us about being informed.

A Focus on the Ethical Workplace

Another area of interest should be the way in which each manufacturer produces the items we purchase. A growing number of people around the world are straying away from merchandise manufactured in what amounts to a “sweatshop” that uses child labor and are known to unethically work their laborers 12 or more hours a day for a very small wage. Can you really enjoy that ‘great deal’ you just found on an item you have been longing for when you know that some 8 or 10 year old child had a hand in making that for you to enjoy?

A Return to That Which Is Natural

Above and beyond organic fabric and linens in the home is the concept that we have strayed far from the natural elements of Mother Earth. For thousands of years, humanity lived, worked, and played in nature, and it is only within the past few centuries that industrialization has taken us far from that natural element we were meant to thrive in. For this reason, more and more people are bringing elements of nature into their homes and ridding their lives of anything synthetic.

Reducing Harmful Electromagnetic Effects on the Body

Some families are even going so far as to eliminate most electronics within the home. While they may have computers and cell phones, they are relegated to one area of the home in a place where electromagnetic waves won’t affect the health of the home’s inhabitants. That may seem a bit extreme, but we are just learning of all the dangers of living our days being bombarded by electromagnetic waves.

When you let price rule your shopping habits, you may be doing more harm than good to the lives of those you care most for. It is better to have fewer items of high quality than more items which can be harmful to the environment or the people who dwell in it. Before you go on your next shopping expedition, think before you buy.