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Better by Design

Reducing waste and pollution isn't only a consumer decision. In fact, the amount of harmful chemicals a product uses and the trash it creates or turns into during its useful life is mostly determined when it's still just an idea inside a designer's brain. Manufacturers are embracing design for the environment (DfE) - designing products and manufacturing methods that reduce environmental impact from the ground up.

Visit the New American Dream's Conscious Consumer section, which will lead you in the right direction towards making more eco-mindful purchases and choices.

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SustainabilitySustainability means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
OrganicOrganic means grown without the use of conventional pesticides, artificial fertilizers or toxic chemicals.

Organic farms do not consume or release synthetic pesticides into the environment - some of which have the potential to harm soil, water and local terrestrial and aquatic wildlife.
Fair-TradeThe Fair-trade movement seeks greater equality in international trade. It advocates the payment of a fair price as well as social and environmental standards, focusing on exports from developing countries to developed countries, such as coffee, cocoa, handcrafts, sugar tea, etc. Visit Fair Trade Federation for a list of companies that make the cut.
Fair-TradeHIGHLAND Highland Tailor & Cleaners: 864-7889

Post consumer material refers to the end product that has completed its life cycle as a consumer item and would have been disposed of as a solid waste. But instead, the product was used to manufacture something new. For example, recycled denim jeans can be made into pencils! You want to look for products with the highest amount of post-consumer recycled material.

SAN BERNARDINO Anna's Fashion: 884-2521 Arturo's: 888-5257 Babel Tailor Shop: 883-1593 Beadie's Alterations: 885-0349 Carlos Tailor Shop: 885-0094 Cordova's Tailor Shop : 889-3777 Iytal : 888-2338 Rojas' Tailors: 475-1925 Tailoring & Gift Shop: 884-9704 Tello's Tailor Shop: 883-1985
Shop LocalWhy shop at a locally owned business first? Because far more of the money spent at local businesses is reinvested in your community. This helps other local businesses, which creates greater diversity and helps the community maintain its unique appeal. Shopping local is environmentally friendly, too: it creates less traffic and pollution.
SustainabilitySustainability means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
OrganicOrganic means grown without the use of conventional pesticides, artificial fertilizers or toxic chemicals.

Organic farms do not consume or release synthetic pesticides into the environment - some of which have the potential to harm soil, water and local terrestrial and aquatic wildlife.

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