{"id":40022,"date":"2021-04-13T08:57:37","date_gmt":"2021-04-13T06:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=40022"},"modified":"2021-04-13T08:57:37","modified_gmt":"2021-04-13T06:57:37","slug":"eco-friendly-shopping-tips-short-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/eco-friendly-shopping-tips-short-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Eco-friendly Shopping Tips: a Short Guide to Sustainable Purchasing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever wondered about how to shop sustainably? Do you want to become a mindful shopper that can really make a difference? Keep reading, we have gathered the best eco-friendly shopping tips for everyday living<\/h2>\n
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What do you usually do to shop sustainably<\/strong>? Even if you are already used to look for certified organic<\/a><\/strong>, eco-friendly<\/strong>, or zero-waste<\/a> <\/strong>products, it may not be enough.<\/p>\n

There are some other small<\/strong> (yet big<\/strong>) actions<\/strong> you can carry out to actually make your life greener<\/strong> <\/a>and become a more responsible consumer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Find out how you can really help the environment<\/strong> with our 3 eco-friendly shopping tips<\/strong>: either if you are shopping online<\/strong><\/a> or in brick-and-mortar shops<\/strong>, there are some steps you can take to really make a difference<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

1. Minimize Waste with a Minimal Lifestyle: are You Buying More Stuff Than You Actually Need?<\/h2>\n
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Start living a more minimal<\/strong> lifestyle<\/a>. Whenever you are shopping, try to ask yourself<\/strong> if you really need<\/strong> an item before<\/strong> buying it.<\/p>\n

On a general note, you should always avoid waste<\/strong>, and only buy things that you don\u2019t already have. It is simple: the less we buy, the less damage we do to the environment<\/strong>. And this is because by buying less<\/strong>, we would consume <\/strong>and waste less<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Try to determine if your purchase would fulfil a need<\/em> <\/strong>or a want<\/em><\/strong>. If you actually need<\/strong> something, keep going. But if it is simply a want<\/strong>, try to ask yourself what the real environmental impact<\/strong> of buying that item is.<\/p>\n

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Everyone buys things just to fulfil a want<\/strong>, and this is totally ok if this happens only once in a while<\/strong>. Yet, the key is to be really aware of the true environmental cost of your actions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For example, you should always care about such issues as pollution<\/a> <\/strong>deriving from production processes, materials, packaging, and transport<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Try to practice mindful shopping<\/strong>, and buy only what you really need<\/strong>, and what you really want<\/strong>. Always bear in mind one of the most important eco-friendly shopping tips<\/strong>:\u00a0less is more<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. Buy Second-hand: the Simpler, but the More Effective Way to Embrace Sustainable Living<\/h2>\n
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Whenever you are shopping, take your time<\/strong> to look around: are there any second-hand<\/a> alternatives<\/strong> for whatever you are buying? There will probably be plenty of possibilities, either if you are shopping in person<\/strong> or on your device<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For example, go check out local thrift stores <\/strong>and charity shops<\/strong>, or try it online<\/strong>. There are many e-commerce websites<\/strong> and apps<\/a> <\/strong>where you can find items for both a lower price<\/strong> and a lower overall environmental impact<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Whatever<\/strong> you need, being it a dress<\/strong>, a piece of\u00a0furniture<\/strong>, or even a book<\/a><\/strong>, there are loads of second-hand items<\/strong> for sale. And they are just outside the most popular shopping centres.<\/p>\n

Many second-hand items<\/strong> are often as good as new<\/strong>. And this is not only a more budget-friendly<\/strong> way of shopping, this is also one of the most effective ways to lessen the environmental impact of your purchases<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

As the saying goes, \u2018one man\u2019s trash is another man\u2019s treasure<\/strong>\u2019. And nothing could be more true when it comes to second-hand shopping<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Do not limit the\u00a0reduce-reuse-recycle<\/a>\u00a0rule<\/strong> to when it comes to objects you already possess, but try to adopt this mindset<\/strong> also at the very moment when you are purchasing something<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Buying second-hand is the ultimate sustainable choice you can make<\/strong>. In fact, by buying something that already exists<\/strong>, you will significantly lessen the need for finite resources<\/strong>.\u00a0And as a consequence, there will be a lower waste<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This is also a great way to reduce the amount of discarded items<\/strong> that would otherwise end up in the landfill<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Look for unwanted items that would otherwise be discarded<\/strong>, and give them a new life<\/strong>. This is a great way to save both money <\/strong>and the environment<\/strong> at the same time.<\/p>\n

3. Are you an Online-Shopping Fan? Limit your Orders to Once a Week<\/h2>\n
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Our last eco-friendly shopping tip<\/strong>\u00a0concerns precisely today’s most popular way of shopping<\/strong>: the online<\/strong> one.<\/p>\n

Especially during lock-down<\/a><\/strong>, online shopping has become a thing<\/strong> even for those that would have preferred in-person shopping<\/strong> in a ‘normal life situation’.<\/p>\n

From clothes<\/strong> to tech articles<\/strong>, and even food<\/strong>, there has been a real growth<\/strong> in online shopping for many people all over the globe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Yet,\u00a045% of consumers report they have purchased ‘non-essential<\/strong>‘ items during lock-down<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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And even if according to many, online shopping<\/strong> is a great way to deal with stress<\/strong> when you are locked up at home<\/strong>, you should really question<\/strong> the true environmental costs of what are doing<\/strong> – as online shopping could turn into a potential threat to the environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you are an online shopping fan, there are some strategies<\/strong> you should follow to make it more eco-friendly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For example, you should try to keep your orders down to once a week<\/strong>, or you could try to purchase items in bulk<\/strong> and reduce the number of shipments to your place<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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If you shop multiple times a week<\/strong> (or even multiple times a day!<\/strong>) this will translate into a greater environmental impact<\/strong>. This\u00a0especially applies to the production processes of products, packaging, materials<\/strong>… let alone the impact of daily deliveries<\/strong> from different suppliers.<\/p>\n

How to avoid<\/strong> that? If you live with your family<\/strong> or friends<\/strong>, try to ask them if they need something from the same supplier or website. The ideal would be to place a single order<\/strong>: in doing so, you would substantially lessen<\/strong> the overall environmental impact<\/strong> of your shopping.<\/p>\n

By reducing the number of online orders<\/strong>, and as a consequence the amount of waste<\/strong>, you would really play your part in preserving the planet <\/strong>and its resources<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Mind the Unseen Environmental Costs of Your Actions<\/h2>\n

Next time you shop, try to follow our eco-friendly shopping tips<\/strong>:\u00a0don\u2019t let such things as\u00a0best deals<\/em> or one-day delivery<\/i>\u00a0<\/strong>distract you. And always bear in mind the unseen environmental costs of what you are doing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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If you become a greener consumer<\/strong>, you will not only save the planet<\/strong>, but you will also save time and money<\/strong>, by also purchasing products of higher quality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

So what are you doing today<\/strong> to make your shopping more sustainable<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

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