FAQ
Green as the new black?
Green is trendy. So trendy, it’s hard to find a product that doesn’t bill itself as "green", “natural” or "eco-friendly". Because these terms aren’t regulated, the consumer market is a bit of a wild green west. Who can you believe?
The ecoSAVER Directory does some of the work for you. By compiling a list of local businesses and organizations who are demonstrating their commitment to environmental sustainability through the products and services they offer, we’ve made it easier for you to choose where and what to buy.
How does ecoLIVING London decide who gets listed?
We evaluate potential listings on a case-by-case basis to ensure that we are providing the most environmentally-friendly choices for Londoners. The following practices ensure eligibility for our listings.
Offers a product or service that is:
- certified organic, fair trade, recycled, or energy star rated
- a non-toxic alternative to conventional choices/options
- putting local suppliers first
Offers a product or service that helps to:
- reduce energy use in home or business environment
- reduce water consumption for cleaning and yard care
- lower the damaging environmental impacts of personal transportation
- prevent contamination of air, soil, and ground and surface waters
- minimize the waste of resources resulting from our modern industrial society
- help to protect biological diversity and ecological functions in a human-dominated environment
- reduce the use of pesticides in public and private green spaces
- increase avenues for creative recycling (household items, clothing, electronics etc.)
- keep our focus on prevention rather than cure for disease
- bring people together to celebrate local successes and design local solutions
How can I help?
You can help the ecoSAVER Directory get even better by:
- purchasing an ecoSAVER Card (Coming Soon...)
- shopping at the businesses listed in our ecoSAVER Directory
- recommending new businesses and service providers
