Tips to Help People and Save the Earth Too

In an ever changing fashion world, people these days are getting rather choosy on what they want from their clothes and accessories. No longer do they want things that are made from animal products that were purloined from dubious sources. Rather, they want to know that the skins or other additives were derived from properly kept animals etc. Handmade bags and leather journals are two such items that are made from sustainable resources so the 'greens' can have the best of both worlds.

For example, with the diary, the skin used is derived from cruelty free sources where the animal is kept in a decent fashion for meat and other such products. The skin is only a by product of this style of farming so should fit into the criteria demanded from those who abhor cruelty to animals. On the other hand, the purses made from these skins also fit into the same criteria making the lady who loves to be in fashion a supporter of animal rights without really knowing it.

Some companies will exploit the native workforce making them work long hours in bad conditions for just a few dollars a week. But other companies have come up with a scheme whereby the artisan gets a decent living wage while producing great fashionable goods which sell at good prices. When the customer purchases these goods they can relax in the knowledge that they did not support a sweat shop style operation. Indeed, their dollars will help to support not only the worker and his family, but also the community in which he lives because these companies have several ways of helping the majority in the village type setting.

They may, through careful consideration, be able to put in boreholes so that the whole village can get access to clean water; sustain farming projects so that there is no longer a shortage of affordable food; or underpin a schooling project for the children of the workers to be able to gain the knowledge that will get them out of poverty once and for all.

Once all of this good work is conveyed to the consumer, they are far more likely to only purchase goods that have come from such great but humble beginnings.

But it is not only purses and diaries that these clever and talented artisans can make. All kinds of goods are produced by people who have been trained for generations to produce high quality, innovative and beautiful pieces of work which the public will adore.

Puzzle boxes made in three D format to fox the mind and confuse the recipient, or beautifully crafted earring stands where the lady of the house can keep her collection of jewelry safe and in a decorative form. Many other kinds of artistic innovations which will brighten any home are also available and for every piece purchased, some artisan or his children will benefit. What better way to support those less well off and have something beautiful to look at all at the same time?