About our green buyer's guide
For decades, Americans have prioritized price, utility and style when shopping, whether it be for a new school clothes, a toaster oven or family vehicle. No longer. Many Americans now want to make sure they don't consume more natural resources than they need to in an age of increasing concern over energy prices and environmental degradation. Studies have also shown that many of the products we've taken for granted all these years cause health problems by releasing toxic chemicals into the air or contaminating the soil upon their disposal.
This guide represents a starting point for people who want to support businesses that consume less fossil fuels, natural resources and toxins both in their manufacture and use. Green products typically cost more upfront but pay for themselves in the long run.
In some cases, going green may require you to choose between buying a product from a regional or national distributor instead of a locally-owned store because of its limited availability. Encourage local retailers to stock environmentally-friendly products. As always, shop around and ask questions of retailers to make sure the item is a perfect fit for you.
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