The Smart Purchaser's Action Plan

UNDERSTAND, PREVENT, BUY SUSTAINABLE, ECO-SPECIFY and INVEST SUSTAINABLY.

These are the five steps you can take to reduce your eco-footprint. Other than taking significant action to prevent and reduce the effects of human-induced climate change, it is the best way to get to "one-planet living"!

 

UNDERSTAND. Understand the impact of your consumption and purchasing patterns as a first step to knowing where your impacts might be and where you can make the most difference. 

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PREVENT. Prevent and avoid unnecessary consumption in the first place; it's the best way to reduce your eco-footprint and also save money.

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BUY SUSTAINABLE. Purchase sustainably sourced, renewable, re-usable and recyclable goods and services made with minimal impact on communities and environments. Your choice of greener products also acts as a catalyst for increasing market supply of eco-products and materials. To find out more, visit:

 

ECO-SPECIFY. We often use services or products over whose production and delivery we have some control. Typical examples include renovating or building, using contractors, or buying eco-services or eco-products. For useful tips to ensure that the product, service or contract you pay for gives you the desired eco-outcomes, visit:

 

INVEST RESPONSIBLY. Invest in ethical and sustainable companies and activities for a just and green planet and to support sustainability. To find out more about ethical investments, visit: