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   Green wave shopping refers to shopping for products and services that protect the environment and enhance our quality of life. Green wave goods have features that offer sustainable solutions to help to improve our daily footprint on society, have unique designs crafted from eco-friendly materials, and items that champion social responsibility.

   Organic and recyclable products help protect the health of people and the environment, by reducing overall exposure to toxic chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. These chemicals contaminate our soil, water, air, and food supply. They are also closely linked with negative health consequences for workers and consumers.Organic farmers actively avoid the use of these dangerous chemicals, choosing organically grown products is an easy way to help protect the planet.

   Green wave products also help to promote an organized social movement that aims to empower producers in developing countries and promote environmental sustainability. Social responsible organizations help millions of marginalized workers become economically self-sufficient by building international trading partnerships based on respect and transparency. These groups certify products that are manufactured and traded in accordance with eco-friendly principles.

    

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   Posted by epollock on Wednesday June 17, 2009 at 2:54 AM