THINK BEFORE YOU BUYđĄ
written by Alexis McCarthy
Where did it come from?đșïžđđâïž
Understand the source of the products you buy
The material, the thread, the dye, the processing
Where was it assembled
Who distributes it
How far did it travel to get to you
Who made it?đ©đżâđđšđ»âđđ©đœâđ
Know who made the product
How clean is the factory, farm, business
How are the workers treated
Are the workers paid fair wages
What do I do with it when I am done with it?â»ïžđïžđ©
Is it biodegradable
Is it recyclable
Is there any future use for it
Repair, reuse, reimagine
Learn đ©âđ Innovations, Innovators, Thought Leaders, Changemakers, New Ideas, New Frontiers
AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGYâïž SDG 7
INDUSTRY INNOVATION & INFRASTRUCTUREđą SDG 8, 9 & 11
RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION đSDG 12
EQUITYâïžSDG 5&10
CLIMATE ACTIONđ SDG 13, 14 &15
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September and fall is here. It is a great time to think more about how we move in the world. The goal of leave no trace by be hard to attain. On our path to doing that the least we can do, as Matt Dwyer, VP of Impact & Innovation at Patagonia said recently, is "mind our mess," which means understand where it comes from, measure it and clean it up.
If I can help you or your organization, get in touch. I would love to connect. Best, Alexis