So, while our electronic gadgets and cosmetics have toxics in them, people in Europe can buy the same things toxics-free. To really turn things around, we need to nurture a different paradigm based on the values of sustainability, justice, health, and community. Also, many products – for example, most electronics – are designed not to be recycled or contain toxics so recycling is hazardous. Buy green, buy fair, buy local, buy used, and most importantly, buy less. When you can, buy local products from local stores, which keeps more of our hard earned money in the community.