It is important that we all consider the environment and there are plenty of things that we can do to make our lifestyles kinder to the planet – from opting out of driving in favour of cycling or car sharing for work, to choosing to shop for food from local producers.
Shopping in general is something to consider if you want to reduce your carbon footprint – here are some things to consider…
Think About the Packaging – One of the biggest problems with ordering goods to be delivered is the packaging and the fact that this is often unrecyclable and also excessive. Choose companies that use minimal packaging and also those that have an emphasis on using recyclable materials for their packaging.
Buying Recycled and Second Hand Products – If possible, one of the best ways to cut down what resources you are consuming is to buy products second hand. You can buy pretty much anything second hand from cheap laptops like these www.refurbishedlaptops.co.uk/ that have been refurbished to clothing.
Choose Companies with Green Ethics – When you are going to buy something, look into the ethics of the company that you are buying from. Some companies will strive to cut down on waste and will have a good environmental policy.
Borrow or Rent Items – Sometimes it is cheaper to borrow or rent something rather than to buy it new – this might be some equipment or an item of clothing for example. Doing this means that you are not buying something that is only going to be used once or very infrequently.