Brits unhappy with their shopping habits
 A whopping 92% of Brits buy their food and drink at supermarkets despite only 11% of us wanting to do so – what are we all doing, why are we doing something we feel is wrong?
Well according to a recent Oxfam survey, our main reasons are pricing and choice – 44% say there isn’t an ethical equivalent for the things they want to buy, and 39% believe the ethical alternative is more expensive.
Despite not acting on our instincts, it’s great to see that people’s consciences have been tickled: 86% of us worry about excess packaging, 78% about fair trade, and 75% about food air miles – not bad really.
And we are looking to supermarkets to lead the way, with almost half of us (48%) believing that the superstores can do the most to change the way we shop.
Well the good news is that changes do seem to be being made: Sainsbury’s and Waitrose have promised to stock only Fairtrade bananas; and Marks and Spencers and The Co-Operative have excellent Fairtrade stocks.
So let’s hope the changes continue and that 2007 is the year that supermarkets enable us to make shopping choices we are happy with.
Fairtrade Fortnight is currently in full swing, so if you’re one of the 89% worried about your shopping habits, make now the time for change. There are tips galore on the Oxfam website >>
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