It is difficult to live by your own words in any department of your life, but it can be especially difficult to make environmentally responsible buying decisions on a day-to-day basis. That is why I love it when I find products and companies that are manufacturing and producing eco-friendly products.
I am an avid tea drinker. To put it in perspective for you, my tea drawer (yes, drawer not shelf) is as big as the drawer for my pots and pans. I believe in having as many options as possible. So several years ago I was in the Mecca of sustainability, Boulder, Colorado, and I discovered a not-so-little tea company. From the moment I first tasted their tea, Celestial Seasonings became my tea of choice.
Not only is the tea absolutely delicious, but they are a company that prides themselves on respecting the environment. Every aspect of Celestial Seasonings is geared toward working in sync with the Earth and not harming it. Here are some highlights of my favorite sustainable decisions they have made:
· The tea bags are not individually wrapped and they don’t have strings or staples which diverts 3.5 million pounds of waste from the landfill each year! (This is exactly what Waste Less Living is trying to accomplish! If only more companies started at the production level.)
· Over the past few years, their facility has reduced the amount of waste they send to the landfill by 60%! (Waste Less Living to date has diverted over 16,000 lbs in just two years time!)
· Tea farmers must commit to Celestial Seasonings Ethical Trade philosophy. (Waste Less Living is also committed to doing business with socially responsible and fair trade driven companies. Waste Less Living sources its product line from a manufacturer whose mission is to raise awareness of environmental justice and social justice issues around the world.)
· Celestial Seasonings gives back to their community through various donations and programs. (Waste Less Living, also, plans to institute a give-back program to benefit non-profit organizations working towards environmental sustainability.)
These are only some of the sustainable choices Celestial Seasonings has made. Waste Less Living was founded on similar principals and it is for these reasons that I have chosen to work for the company. I truly believe in the Waste Less Living mission! These companies are living proof that you can have a successful company and maintain a high standard of performance with respect to the environment. I encourage you to check out Celestial Seasonings website and to try their product. It truly is amazing tea! And of course, if you haven't already had a Waste Less Living party, you should sign up for one. They are offering complimentary supplies and composting service for you to host an Eco-Ed Party. You need merely to allocate 30-minutes of the party for a Waste Less Living representative like myself to share some very valuable information on the subject of waste.
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