When buying day-to-day supplies, too much information can create decision paralysis. What kind of chemicals does it have? How does this product affect the water downstream? Will it break my wallet? The eventual decision might seem like a compromise due to the limited attention span.
When we were told that my mom's cancer could be due to "environmental factors", I started questioning the paint of my car, any fragrant supply, and mostly anything that I bought. I realized I might not have a say in the paint of my car, but I can buy some products responsibly. Here is the list of products I have switched to without compromising my peace of mind.