We feel powerless against big companies who seem to control our government more than we do. But there is one place where we do have influence. At the point of purchase we can tell a company what we think of them and their produce. We live in a global economy in which money is king.
Some companies are socially responsible and recognise the virtues of sustainable development.
Unfortunately, many others do not. If enough consumers stop buying, profits decline and the targeted company will clean up its act. The consumer boycott of South African products was a strong factor in ending apartheid. Waste, litter - The biggest single issue raised in Oldhamers comments was about waste and litter. Most litter is simply carrier bags and wrappers from goods.