Buy the best quality that you can afford

Buy the best quality goods that you can afford without blowing the budget, and you will save money in the long run. Quality products usually last longer than cheap products. If you buy good quality products, you will not have to replace them as often. That saves you money, saves the earth’s dwindling natural resources, and prevents more junk than necessary going to landfill.

In cases where fashion is an issue (clothing, fashion accessories, furniture), look for classic designs and colours which will not date quickly.

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Green Gifts

Green GiftBuying a gift for someone special in your life is often a huge hassle, especially for people who already have everything they need. Instead of buying a gift (which may not be wanted and will end up in the garbage at some point), consider one of the following green gifts:

  • Make your special someone a fancy meal
  • Take your special someone out for a meal
  • Donate to a charity in honour of your special someone
  • Make your special someone a hand-made gift, or a nice cake or batch of cookies
  • Give your special someone a bunch of fresh flowers or herbs from your garden
  • Send your special someone for a spa treatment, to a show, to a concert, or on a weekend away at a choice location


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