Jewelry
Jewelry….. Be the fairest of them all
Jewelry is ingrained in our culture, so it’s not likely that we will stop giving it, especially on Valentines Day. Mining for diamonds and precious metals, however, can pose serious social and environmental problems.
Eco Bling
A single new 1/3-oz, 18-karat gold ring creates about 20 tons of mine waste. Mining is some of the most hazardous work around, so choose conflict-free and fair-trade jewelry. If it’s vintage, it’s completely unique, has a history and doesn’t prompt more mining.
