That is correct.

The "Made in China" tag on products is definitely noticeable in all stores around the world and that is EXCLUSIVELY the result of cheap labour in China being utilized by many a corporation from many countries.

All this started when the WTO allowed for democratic nations to do business in/with China.

Another undeniable fact.

& it isn't "my fact", facts are facts, no matter who likes them or not.

If I was trying to point fingers, I definitely would not have put the link showing who all is ordering products from China. I deliberately put that link there to show that I am not "taking sides" on the issues that exist. You seem to think that I am.

The only side I am on is that of the whole truth and nothing but the truth being relayed by the mainstream media instead of "partial cherry picked facts" and often enough "outright lies".

Why the mainstream media does that is obviously somewhat related to "ratings" and that is related to "money" and that requires them to be in touch with "the in thing".

As for your question on what have I done, I will state the following:

NOTHING,

However, we have grown our own vegetables and fruits for over a decade prior to moving back to Australia and when we have a place of our own we will do that again. (currently renting).

We purchased other food products from local family owned small farmers, some just rural folk that sell what they themselves produce.

If we purchased any of our foods in a super market, we would buy local not foreign, as we know that local is best and cleanest. This was more an economics reason, but we know that it is the most environmentally friendly too, as there are less logistics involved to get the product to the local stores.

& I drive on a combination of used and new vegetable oil. Only in winter do I mix 50/50 with fuel from the servo. Again, more economical a reason than anything else, but am aware that this is better than driving on fossil fuels, so it gives me a sense of "doing better than driving on diesel".

& heating is on wood, not gas or electricity in the home. It is the best for heating, we would not do anything else. Again, personal choice and I know that it is environmentally friendly.

As for other things, well, I had (still have it and plan on doing it in Australia too) a mill for used plastic. So I would collect used plastics from the locals and put it through my mill, then sell it under all the competitor prices, sometimes even with a "break even" price. Did this for two reasons:

1. There was a small profit in it.
2. Yes, I saw that I can make good of something that is otherwise an issue.

Was it "recycling" that got me into that? Somewhat YES, I remember how many times I did the numbers and asked myself "wtf am I doing this for" and the answer that always weighed in was "at least I am doing something good as far as the amount of rubbish out there goes".

Just stating it as it is, not making it look or sound prettier than it is.

Can I do more, definitely YES.
Shall I? idk what the future holds for me, but I do plan on going totally "off the grid" when we get settled back home in Australia. Definitely the plan. Will it happen, idk, fingers crossed.

So NO, I am not doing everything I can and I doubt anyone out there is.

You asked, I answered. Even with more detail than what many out there would and definitely without twisting the facts around to make them sound better than they really are.

Even if this isn't the topic of the post, it is definitely a great offshoot of it, as it should get people more aware of just how important it is to be fully informed about all the facts on the topics at hand.

Hope you won't judge me for telling the truth.