London Green Directory

TREA’s Green Directory

Air Quality | Waste | Food Water | Energy | Transportation | Ecowise Consuming | Empowerment | Biodiversity


WHAT IS THE GREEN DIRECTORY (TGR)?

TGR & THE THAMES REGION ECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Try to consider the following when contemplating any purchase:

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  • What raw materials are used?
  • Are they non-renewable?
  • Are they from endangered areas?
  • How much and what type of energy was used during manufacturing?
  • Was the manufacturing process environmentally degrading?
  • How far is the product transported and what type of transportation is used to get the product to the retailer?
  • How is the product packaged?
  • Once used, how is the product disposed of? Is it biodegradable, and if yes, how long does it take to biodegrade? What by-products are left?
  • Is the product reusable or recyclable? If yes, do the facilities exist for collection, reuse and recycling?
  • Do you need this product/service? Is a better, more earth-friendly alternative available at a reasonable cost or can you rent the item for a one-time use, borrow from a neighbour or do without?

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