Going green feels like a duty nowadays, and we can’t agree more. Protecting the environment is what’s going to save us and our planet for generations to come. Unfortunately, being environmentally friendly isn’t easy for everyone, and there are many reasons for that.

For example, let’s list some of the environmental issues we’re currently battling:

• Climate change
• Global warming
• Deforestation
• Air and water pollution
• Ozone layer depletion

And the list goes on and on. When you think about these issues, it’s easy to feel small, insignificant, and like there’s nothing you can do about them. Really, what can you do about deforestation or global warming? Actually, you can do many things! You just have to know where to start. And if you’re unsure about how to go green, we’re here to help.

Here’s how you can do your part:

• Recycle
• Switch electronics off when you don’t need them
• Don’t be wasteful
• Cut out plastics as much as you can

Those are only some of the things you can try doing to help the environment. Not to mention, these lifestyle changes will help you see life from a brand new perspective. But there’s another thing you can do if you want to go green — shop locally! Buying USA-made products may be natural for some. But if you’re the type of person that doesn’t care about brands they’re buying from, let us change your mind. How? By talking to you about how much change you can make by simply shopping locally. Read on to find out.

But How Do You Know Which Brands are Fully Local?

Give this question a thought. What makes a brand local? Is it an open shop within your community? Is it how they source their supplies? Or maybe it’s where their workforce comes from? All those things matter, but you can never know what goes on behind a business’ closed doors. Well, that is until now because our USA-Verification gives you an insight into the whole manufacturing process.

This system is created with both brands and consumers in mind. We want to help brands be as transparent as possible because that’s the only way to build trust. And what’s more important than trusting the brand you’re buying from? Nothing, if you ask us! Just think about how disappointing it would be to discover that your favorite brand’s values aren’t what they claim to be. We know we’re talking about businesses here, but that can be upsetting to many, resulting in the business losing its customer base.

That said, businesses with a USA-Verified badge are those you can trust. Why? Because they willingly give you information about how they source their supplies, for example. That lets you know that they’re local from start to finish.

We’re not saying that brands with no USA-Verification are bad or that you shouldn’t trust them. However, we encourage you to choose wisely because shopping doesn’t need to be a mindless activity, especially if you’re trying to go green.

So How Does USA Verification Help?

Let’s talk about how the verification system helps you stay on the green track now that you’re familiar with it. Knowing you’re shopping locally makes a great difference, but how does it actually help? It’s a never-ending cycle that we’ll try to explain to the best of our ability.

Think of it this way — local businesses source local supplies. That ensures your produce is always fresh and items are of the best possible quality. Since you’re creating demand for these products, local shops need to increase their supplies. Naturally, their workload will grow, too, so they’ll hire some community members to help out. Not to mention, these businesses will treat the area they’re from with the same kindness. They will volunteer their time and resources to enrich the lives of the folk that made the business blossom.

But how does that help the environment?

First, buying local products means they’ll take less time to reach you. They’re not traveling for weeks to be at your doorstep, which means fewer greenhouse gas emissions. The same rings true for the supplies they’re buying and even the workers they’re hiring. How come? Well, if a business hires someone outside of the community, they will need to use some kind of transportation to reach their work every day. And you know what that means? It means air pollution could’ve been avoided if only they’d hired one of the locals.

Also, supporting local farmers ensures that their farmlands remain exactly that. In turn, that guarantees that surrounding wildlife will have a safe home for decades. How? Because giving business to farmers means their land won’t turn into factory grounds, for example.

Overall, supporting local brands leads to the enrichment of the local communities, which results in:

• Less waste
• Fresher produce
• Not as much packaging
• Prevention of habitat loss
• Less air and water pollution

 

Go Green Now!

The battle for a safer environment seems to be never-ending, and we know it seems like there’s not much you can do to help. But trust us when we say that all it takes is one person setting the example. That one person can help their loved ones change their lifestyles, and the cycle begins. And at the end? Whole communities are doing their part in being environmentally friendly, and just think about how much change that can bring.

So yes, it can be difficult to go green at first, but try taking the easy route. You don’t immediately have to travel everywhere by foot or be perfect at recycling. For starters, you can try supporting local businesses. And if you’re unsure where to find them or who to trust — we’ve got you covered. Look for brands with a USA-Verified badge on our Website because you’ll always be safe in their hands.