Consumption
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Consumption
- Contribute to strengthening organic agriculture in the country and villages by consuming seasonal, local produce. This will benefit the environment and contribute to higher-quality foods, free from the chemical substances associated with conventional agriculture, and you will also help provide a living to local residents. If you can, look for products with the European Union’s organic produce eco-label.
- If possible, choose products whose packaging has the “recycle” label. This will help to reduce the impact of waste generated.
- If a shop has a deposit-return system for packaging (glass bottles, boxes of vegetables, etc.), use this to avoid generating unnecessary waste.
- When buying foods, opt for those in glass and paper packaging rather than metal and plastic. Wherever possible, avoid small amounts and chose large packets as they are cheaper and imply less energy consumption and waste treatment for packaging.
- Make sure that any sprays you buy have the “ozone-friendly” mark to avoid damaging this vital layer of the atmosphere.
- If possible, buy crafts in the villages you visit. Not only will you be purchasing an example of traditional art, but you will also help to strengthen initiatives that maintain local culture.
- For the same reason you should try the typical cuisine of the villages you visit. Besides sampling these exquisite dishes, a display of traditional culture, you will be helping to maintain the local economy.
- Eat more vegetables. Not only is it healthy to eat a balanced diet, but meat production generates more CO2 and methane emissions, as well as requiring a large amount of water.
- Pay attention to the labels and certificates of products or services you purchase. Certifications such as the Nature Reserve Mark (Marca Parque Natural), ISO 14000 and ISO 9000, EMAS or the Certified Quality Certificate (Marca Calidad Certificada) provide guarantees regarding quality and environmental impact.
- If you buy wooden items, try to ensure that the wood comes from sustainable forests. They may be marked with the FSC or PEFC label.
- You will find a great deal of tourism information about Andalusia on the Internet. Do not waste paper; only print what you really need, or use other media (mp3, PDA, GPS...) to store relevant information for your trip.
