Sustainability starts at home. When you choose goods for your family, make sure they help people and the planet. Here are a few ideas:
1. Buy foods grown on Rainforest Alliance Certified farms
Choose coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate, bananas, orange juice, guava, pineapple, passion fruit, plantains, macadamia nuts and flowers that come from healthy farms where rainforest is conserved and workers receive fair treatment. Find out where to buy Rainforest Alliance Certified products near you »
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2. Purchase Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified wood products
Do your part to conserve forests around the world by buying wood and wood products that are responsibly harvested and processed. See a complete list of FSC Certified wood products.
3. Weather the seasons responsibly
Save energy in the winter by bundling up at home (and keeping your thermostat set to 68), and use ceiling fans instead of electricity-hogging air conditioners in the summer. If you simply must get away to escape the winter blues, consider purchasing carbon offsets for your flight.
4. Learn more about rainforests and teach children, friends and family
Our website offers free rainforest-related lessons and activities that are used in classrooms around the country. Check out the Rainforest Alliance’s kids’ activities and species profiles to explore the wonders of the rainforest and learn more about the people, plants and animals that live there.
5. Take control of your mailbox
Subscribe to Catalog Choice, a free service that lets you communicate your mail preferences to companies and reduces the number of unwanted catalogues in your mailbox. Utilize the online bill pay options provided by most credit card, gas and electric, and cable companies.
6. Support renewable energy and energy efficient technology
Choose Energy Star® rated appliances, energy-efficient light bulbs and consider installing a solar energy system.
7. Organize a local fundraising event
Bring together neighbors, family and friends for a “Rainforest Run” or a “Rainforest Rummage Sale” and donate the proceeds to an organization that is conserving rainforests.
