The cost of a Social Conscience · Ethics forced parents to pay an extra £ 700 in year one (1) Top 10 ethical puzzles for parents
Brighton, East Sussex (PRWEB) March 21, 2007
The cost of “green” – parents can afford it
?
Organic Standard
product price / price ethical
Layers
£ 3.79 (20 pack) (2) £ 14.70 (3) (36 pieces)
19p 41p
by layer by layer
baby food £ 0.63 per pot (4) £ 0.79 per pot (5)
clothing for children, £ 1.50 £ 4.65
eg t-shirts
baby products
eg Baby Oil (price per 100 ml) £ 1.75 (£ 3.50 per bottle) £ 3.00 (£ 6 per bottle)
Total price per year £ 835.17 £ 1,532.19
In addition to the ordinary stresses of parenthood, an increasing number of new parents are concerned about how they are environmentally active when it comes to educating their children. Recent research by the family shows that nearly half (42%) of parents surveyed were concerned that they must use ethical products in the education of their children. However, it seems that the social conscience comes at an additional cost and clearly the desire to be green is not an easy option for cash-strapped parents.
Ethics “top ten concerns of parents
Family Investments has asked parents what they considered their biggest worries when it comes to being “green” parents. While the debate of formula milk on top of the survey, concerns about whether energy or renewable standard in the home are increasing (6).
Top ten concerns
asset for parents to 264% of parents surveyed
1. Breastfeeding vs. formula 66
2. Disposable vs. cloth diapers 51
3. Standard vs. organic food for babies 42
4. birth hospital birth from home 35
5. Amenities Standard vs.
free toiletries not tested on animals 31
6. Private education from the State 27
7. Private Health Care NHS vs. 22
8. Standard vs. renewables 20
9. Standard vs. non-toxic toys toys 18
10. Standard vs. non-toxic paint and furniture 17
second biggest concern for new parents trying to be “ethical” is to choose the right variety layer. Parents are forced to pay more than twice the price when buying green layers, since the majority of parents (22%) are willing to pay about 50p more for a package of “ethics” of layers It seems that the economy rather than the environment will ultimately prevail. This is not surprising that newborns go through about 2,000 diapers in their first year.
But being ethical does not cost the earth!
The growing popularity of ethical products has reached the world of personal finance. Investments such as family now offers ethical CTF – an easy way for parents to make a “green” decision, without the additional costs often encountered elsewhere. A large proportion of parents (64%) said they would choose such an ethical CTF on a single standard if the conditions and yield prospects are the same (7). Ethical CTF family has been designed to meet this need by providing parents a way to save for their child, knowing that their money is not invested in companies they consider to be engaged in “the ethical activities (8).
John Reeve, chief executive of Family Investments said: “The cost of a parent is growing and the added pressure now of choosing ethical or organic products can overwhelm parents living on tight budgets, especially as families learn to cope with the cost of a new baby. Family Investments hopes to facilitate one of the many decisions parents face in providing ethical Child Trust Fund that can help parents develop a useful sum, without sacrificing their desire to be “green p> ‘. “ Parents can learn more about ethical CTF family, or create an account for their child live with relatives, either by telephone on 0800 616695 or online at http://www.familyinvestments.co.uk.
About Family Investments
Family Investments is the trading name of Family Assurance Friendly Society – one of the companies in the United Kingdom more friendly with over £ 1.7 billion of assets under management and over 800,000 members
Family Investments is the market leading Child Trust Fund provider with our Child Trust Fund account available in over 18,000 high street locations – four times larger than any other vendor. Family partnerships include the Post Office, Barclays, Sainsbury’s Bank, Bounty, Coventry Building Society, Bradford & Bingley, Clydesdale Bank, Northern Bank, Yorkshire Bank, MGM Assurance and Early Learning Centre.
In March 2006, the family has won a prestigious award from parent friendly baby charity Tommy as “Best Children’s Savings Account” in recognition of their products and services that are relative.
Family Investments is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Please remember the value of investments may fall as well as rise
Press Contacts
John Reeve, chief executive, the investments of the family on 01273725272
Miles Bingham, Marketing Director, investments of the family on 01273725272
Mandy McAndrew, account executive, Hill & Knowlton on 02079734446
(1) This figure was calculated by comparing the differences in the cost of one year supply of baby food, diapers, baby oil, clothes and ethical products and natural
(2) The average cost of a pack of 20 layers (eg, Pampers Baby-Dry Diapers: 20 per pack)
(3) The average cost of a package of 36 diapers eco-friendly (http://www.soorganic.com/cart.php example)
(4) The average cost to parents of baby food (eg, Heinz Mum Won Casserole of pork with apples and baby jar)
(5) http://www.ethicalfoods.co.uk/rdas/papp.asp?cmd=SE&Flt=0
(6) YouGov interviewed a random sample of 264 adults with children eligible to hold CTF (born on or after September 1, 2002) Published on September 12 to 14, 2006. Interviews were conducted across the country and the results have been weighted to the profile of all adults
(7) YouGov interviewed a random sample of 264 adults with children eligible to hold CTF (born on or after September 1, 2002) Published on September 12 to 14, 2006. Interviews were conducted across the country and the results have been weighted to the profile of all adults
(8) For example, companies that generate significant turnover from testing cosmetics on animals or hygiene products: alcohol or tobacco or using intensive farming methods
.
family worked at the average cost of parenthood by asking a small group discussion with parents regarding their purchasing habits and use of the above products to work with the average cost
>
clear = “all”
class = “small-text”>
© Copyright 1997 -
, Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
Vocus, PRWeb and advertising Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
Related Green Investing News
Comments are closed.