Sustainable consumption is not about consuming less, but consuming differently and efficiently, while creating an improved quality of life for all involved. This means, as a consumer you pay attention to how the product has reached the shelves. For example, you can avoid purchasing clothing that has been produced by child labour, or jewellery that is made out of corral. You may prefer locally-produced or of the season foodstuff as much as possible. For products such as bananas and coffee, eco-labelled products can be preferred, where the label assures that the farmers receive fair payments for their products. You can also pay attention to the quantity of packaging waste, the energy use of an electronic device or equipment, the transport means, etc.    Read more…