‘Green’ - becoming mainstream?

I was in the supermarket the other day - a quick stop on the way home as it was my turn to buy the toilet paper - and as I walked down the aisle I spotted the shampoo. This reminded me that I had almost run out, so I paused to have a bit of a browse. Now, I dye my hair quite regularly (grey hair comes early in my family!) so I usually buy a colour-lock type of shampoo.

Imagine my delight when I spotted - sequestered on the bottom shelf - a new range of products. Each bottle of shampoo and conditioner cost less than $4 - and they were ‘green’. That is, the product didn’t contain any harsh chemicals, was low-sodium and so claimed to be safe for grey water - not to mention the actual plastic packaging was made from plant materials rather than petroleum. AND they had a colour-lock conditioner. I realised at that moment I had found my hair-care products of choice, and grabbed them.

Further along, I picked up my pack of recycled toilet paper, then browsed the meat section quickly. I decided to buy some free-range chicken breast, even though it was a few dollars more expensive than the regular. Now, I don’t often buy organic veggies, mostly because of the price, but I’ll gladly fork over a few extra dollars to know that a sentient being didn’t have to suffer a life stuck indoors - possibly sequestered in a little cage - for my dinner. I still refuse to eat veal since I learned years ago how the calves are kept *shudder*.

So - to the point of this post… I bought all three of these things in a Coles supermarket. It seems that eco-friendly and green products are slowly becoming a part of the mainstream. Of course, the key word there is slowly - but at least it’s happening!

What green products have you been surprised to see in mainstream settings?