Our responsibility as stewards of the land extends well beyond the life of a product. Consideration must be given to the materials used; are they recycled, can they be recycled or are they biodegradable? Does the product use the least amount of materials; is it durable and easy to repair? Does the manufacturing process generate pollution, are the materials used toxic, is it energy efficient? Is the least amount of packaging and fossil fuel used to transport the product? Will the style date too quickly or can it be modified easily?