“Only when the last tree has been cut down;
only when the last river has been poisoned;
Only when the last fish has been caught;
only then will you find that money cannot be eaten.”

We only have one nature, one mutual responsibility and one mutual health. I am taking my responsibility by choosing what I think is best for nature and Mother Earth; biodegradable products that haven’t harmed anyone in the making. This goes for everything from beauty to household products to clothes and food, and I’m not one to say: “Hey, what difference does it make if I’m who’s so small on this planet changes lifestyle?”. It does matter, to the cow or the bee or to the little bunny who doesn’t have to live their life in a lab just because some customers wants a good hair shampoo no matter what cost.

I think that it’s so much more to it than just switching shampoo; it’s a lifestyle that will influence others to make the same choices and in the long run, more and more people will become aware of their choices and how much they matter. We don’t need silicones and other non-biodegradable ingredients, what we need are healthy products which have been produced in a humane way. I wouldn’t want my best friend to be kidnapped and put in a lab so she could be tested on, so why would I want to support that when it’s about an defenceless animal’s life? No, Burt’s Bees and similar companies are the way to go.

I’ll finish off with another story, which says it all to me:

“The old man, weathered by life and hardened by age, watched with interest as a boy ran along the sea shore, picking up starfish and throwing them back into the sea. The shore-line was covered with thousands of starfish—stranded to die on the hot sands. The seemingly tireless energy of the boy awakened the curiosity of the old man’s otherwise untouchable spirit. The boy came closer to the old man, continuing his persistent rescue mission. Finally, close enough to be heard, the old man spoke: “What does it matter, son? There are thousands more you will never save.” The boy, without hesitation, knelt to pick up another starfish, and tossing it into the sea, responded, “Well, it matters to this one.”"

I would love to win, small is my size too. Thanks for the opportunity!

thanks for the contest girlgloss!!!