Even small changes can have a big impact, especially if they are followed en masse. There has never been a better time to 'go green'. Eco-living is no longer about renouncing everything for a tepee in Wales. Individuals now have the option to choose environmentally friendly energy, interior decor, food and goods. How our food is produced and where we buy it has an enormous environmental impact.
Consumers have the power to influence what is produced and how.
Most supermarkets now label foods which contain genetically modified ingredients. But, in products such as maize oil, GMOs may still be present, unlabelled. Consumers should avoid all GMOs not just because of the lack of information as yet about long-term health risks but also because of the potential effect of the farming of GMOs on the environment. Some GMOs also disrupt the food chain, by massively increasing the concentration of pesticides, and potentially creating immunity in pests. Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth actively campaign on these issues and Friends of the Earth's website shows how to pressurise supermarkets.