Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Many of us have already found that we can effect change in the world by using our consumer choices wisely to support companies we believe in. My wife and I started with our choices of foods we ate - organic, local. This led to other changes in our purchasing habits. We started promoting products we felt could create a big impact when it comes to greening your lifestyle.

We are now looking into other aspects of our lives. Every day you spend money. It's almost impossible not to. Just turn on a light in the morning or hop in the shower. The energy or water come from somewhere...do you know the environmental impact of providing these amenities?

One area I hadn't thought to look was insurance. I was presently surprised when my brother handed me a brochure for Better World Club, an environmentally friendly insurance company. This company provides vehicles insurance as well as insurance for home, travel (eco-travel), and bikes. Yes BIKES! I was hooked right off. If I break my chain riding to work I can call up my insurance for help....that's great. Aside from offering insurance and roadside assistance, they also provide discounts for hybrid vehicles or rentals. Better World Club donates 1% of their revenue to environmental cleanup and advocacy.

So, I'm going to call them up and change over our insurance. Why not? I'll be paying about the same for the same service I get from my other insurance company...however, I will be supporting a company that is more in tune with our families goals. Stay tuned for updates.

Better World Club is dedicated to balancing economic goals with social and environmental responsibility. We support a cleaner environment and alternative modes of transportation. We provide our customers with high quality, good value and environmentally sensitive products and services. We act as an advocate on behalf of the consumer and demonstrate our social and environmental commitment by donating an amount equal to 1% of our annual revenues toward environmental cleanup and advocacy.