i heard on tv last week, that the frozen veg in the "Select" and "I love Coles" brands, comes from countries that have less safe farming practices than AUstralia, so that toxic chemical sprays are used on them, ones that Aust farmers don't use cos it's not safe for humans. So i no longer buy that brand of frozen veg. I don't want the dangerous chemicals and the story made me realise, if i spent the extra 20c or whatever to buy veg grown by Aust farmers, well i'd rather protect Aust jobs.

every time we spend money, it's a political act, we're voting in a way.

i understnad the "but i'm only one person" thought, but worldwide, we add up to alot more than just one person.

we can all make a difference in our own little way.

think of years ago when there were no energy efficient lightbulbs in the supermarket, no organic veg available, many previously hard to get things, are becoming more mainstream. so people power can work.

i like to think, even if i'm the only person present buying ethically (in a shop), you never know who your action might influence, it's still worth doing, and anyway, you still have your own conscience - so at least you'll feel good about your decision. I've gone past the point of worrying "am i the only one"> i no longer care, sometimes you just gotta do what's right for you.

i am finding it harder to patronise the little shops with a small bub. the multiple stops and dealing with the pusher, sometimes it's all too hard. Now i understand why mums go to a big shopping centre and do it all at one stop - dealing with PND and a very sore back, going out is such a trial now.