A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE IN OUR HANDS - To Parent Directory

Consumption & production© CorbisMaking a differenceYou buy, you vote, you have power. When shopping you makechoices. The decisions you make when you travel, choose whatto eat and live in your home will have an environmental impact.Price should not be the only element of your choice. By addinga few other criteria to your list you can make a difference. Hereare a few ideas.Travel and tourism have blossomed and grown tremendously inthe past half century. Knowledge of other places, other people,and other cultures can enrich our lives and enliven our world.But this growth sometimes threatens the very existence of theplaces that inspire our visits. Getting answers to questions aboutwaste treatment, hiring of local people, respect for native cultures,construction practices, traffic congestion, water supply, and carefor natural resources can both inform your choices and reinforcesustainable practices at your destination.Back at home, if you are shopping for household appliances makesure you buy those which are certified to be energy efficient. Lookfor an energy star or a grading such as “AAA” which indicatesthe machine will also save you money when you run it. Also keep033