So we are looking at how we use things and where we get things. We’re also looking at websites, such as the Jesus Manifesto and the No Impact Man blog, both of which look at issues of justice and how they affect us personally, although from different directions. We’re going to have to trust God for the extra finance for this feel this is what the bible says we should do, so we’re going to try, and assume of its what God wants he'll give us the finance we need to do it.
We are trying for a year to see how much / realistically we can make our fair trade + organic life style - not just with food and luxuries, but also across the range of things we need everyday. We’ve even found a way of using nuts to do our laundry. It’s not just the matter of financial challenge -we are assuming that if God wants us to do this he can deal with the finances- but also our daily decisions and not to be lazy in our action to pursue what we can do in this area.
After we decided this we had a sudden substantial gift come in.
We don’t know if we will succeed, but we want to get all our clothes from places where the producer has a decent wage, preferably working in organic farming. So where are we going to get fair Trade clothes? Enter the Shopaholic. Michi and the internet are a powerful combination, and if there is a supplier out there, she will find them. So far she’s amassed a long list of links (which we can happily pass on to other people trying this idea out). We have hit only a couple of problems so far: we struggle to find German suppliers (although there are a couple, like Hess Natur), shoes, (We know about Deichman, but our shoes from them all broke after a week) and children’s clothes. There also seems to be no-one selling coats, boots, or anything else other than everyday stuff. If anyone can help please let us know through the comments.
And yes I know that means mail order, which means packaging and delivery vans. One step at a time.
Next step: Food.
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