Nowadays we need to get the most out of what we buy....

Nothing lasts forever.  What you buy today will eventually become waste in some form or other.  When you shop ask yourself the following:

• Is it reliable?
• Am I buying something that I will rarely use?  Consider renting or borrowing;
• What is this really costing me?  The purchase price is not the same as the cost to use and maintain this item.
• Will I be able to repair or upgrade it?
• Could I purchase something a second time around instead of purchasing new? 
• Buying local  when possible reduces environmental impacts. 

Here's a great article on saving tips: The author, Allysse Dalessandro gives some great advice on trends...TAKE ANOTHER LOOK WITHIN --YOUR CLOSET: "The best way to spice up your summer wardrobe is to start right in your own closet," Alysse advises. "Go to the items you haven't worn in months, ask yourself why you haven't worn them, and think about how you can give them a new life. Sometimes this can be as simple as taking that boho skirt from two summers ago and pulling it above the chest. Add a belt to cinch the waist and you have a flow-y strapless summer dress."

There is a lot we can do to make changes, just by taking one step!

Visit www.reduce.org for more ideas on green shopping.