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How to Reduce Your Ecological Footprint, continued
Rethink, continued
- Often, companies make their products in poorer countries and then
import them, because the materials and labour are cheaper. Think about
how the company behaves in these countries – does it pay locals fairly
for their products and services? Does it support community programs
in these countries?
- Think about the type of food you buy. A diet consisting mostly
of fruit, vegetables and grains generally uses less land, energy and
resources than a diet containing a lot of meat. And buying fresh food
from local, small farms and organic or free-range farms can also reduce
your footprint.
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