Nowadays, consumers are more conscious of their purchasing decisions and are increasingly likely to choose products that are kind to the planet. But this doesn’t mean to say that they are missing out. Shoppers are also seeking out products that taste great too, combining quality with their green credentials.
Fairtrade Is The Way
Many consumers who want to enjoy great quality but still be kind to the environment opt for Fairtrade products. When buying Fairtrade, you know that their products are manufactured according to the principles of offering farmers and workers a good deal and decent working conditions, as well as reflecting Fairtrade’s commitment to a sustainable world.
As well as their principles, Fairtrade is also known for its delicious products including its most famous example, cocoa, which is transformed into everyday and luxury chocolate, cocoa and drinking chocolate, as well as many fruits, juices, honey and nuts.
Plastic-Free Fruit And Vegetables
Many consumers are choosing to only buy fruit and vegetables that are offered loose, so cutting down on plastic use.
If you buy locally and organic too, you will be doing that little bit extra to cut down on greenhouse gases, pesticide pollution and waste. And if you have green fingers and a garden, why not grow your own fruit and vegetables bursting with natural flavour?
Did you also know that there are many tasty fruit and vegetables that are considered particularly eco-friendly? One Green Planet, the online guide to making eco-conscious choices, says that tomatoes and potatoes are particularly water-efficient crops, while beans make a fantastic source of protein that can be swapped for meat.
Coffee: Your Everyday Luxury
Coffee is an everyday luxury that most of us can’t live without. But up until recently, conscientious consumers have been put off home coffee machines that only provided aluminium or plastic pods that can be difficult to recycle.
But biodegradable coffee pods are making it possible for coffee connoisseurs to prepare their favourite drink at home while still being kind to the environment. Innovators Halo have produced the world’s first Nespresso-compatible coffee pods made from sugar cane fibre. They break down harmlessly wherever they are discarded, whether that’s on your compost heap or in flowerbeds.
And, of course, the important news is that the coffee is delicious! Their range offers something for every taste, from mild through to medium and strong blends, all creamy smooth and offering notes such as fruit, caramel, chocolate.
It’s good to know that being eco-conscious doesn’t mean you have to give up on quality. With so many delicious options out there from your morning coffee onwards, know that it’s not so difficult to keep things both green and delicious!