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Now that the Political Elite have finally made their appearance in Copenhagen for the UN climate summit, to stark warnings from Ban Ki Moon, concerning the need to find resolution to the discussions to implement a plan for Global Survival which is favourable to all of Earth’s Inhabitants.

It is time to look beyond the politically and commercially motivated sceptics and for us all to put our hands up and, at the very least, admit that we have mistreated the Planet for far too long and that the shadow of Global destruction by man is now far more likely to be environmental rather than military.

We must form a global partnership between the ‘developed’ and ‘developing’ worlds to ensure that we, as a species, share the immense responsibility for ensuring that future generations do not look back at this monumental moment in environmental history and see a world more interested in talking the talk rather than walking the walk when it comes to protecting our greatest asset.

I believe that global warming and world economics must be separated and not used as a smoke screen for inaction as we can all play a part in the Planets survival. It’s the small steps that will change our detrimental behaviour in reality as much as, if not more than, the actions of politicians to reduce carbon emissions on an international scale that will have the most positive impact on our climate.

Recycling the excesses of our materialistic deeds of the last decade will help, making positive buying patterns such as organic foods and textiles from retailers who don’t claim worthiness by removing plastic bags to transport their plastic wrapped goods in, seeing through the new woeful practice of adding blues and greens to marketing media to give the impression of eco friendliness and more than ever buying local in an age of global shopping.

We need to carry out an environmental audit of our own buying patterns. Stage 1 – Do I really need it, Stage 2 – What impact does the product have on the environment and is there a better option and stage 3 are the providers really concerned about climate change or is it just a new label to cover commercial profiteering. Small steps to save our planet!

On the home front, here at Rebearth sales of Organic Cotton Beanies, Bamboo Socks and Re-tyred belts have been increasing slowly but surely especially the new black hats. All examples of eco alternatives to every day wear in the winter. So check the store and see if your eco alternative lurks inside.

The next MCS, Rebearth, Friends of Lepe Beach clean is confirmed now for the morning of Sunday 10^th January starting at the manager’s office at 10 and aiming to finish about 2 so come along and lend a hand in preserving the beautiful Solent coastline especially since the reward of a grant from the Environment agency in the region of £250,000 to adapt and maintain the coastline with projects to shore up coastal defences, improve access and reduce erosion.

Finally to all, Rebearth wishes you a merry festive season and a Happy New Year to you and your Planet.