Dana Tyson

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How To Make Your Online Shopping More Eco-Friendly

Earth Day is this week (April 22nd) and it’s a good time to look at the impact our habits have on the environment. One area most of us have room for improvement in is online shopping. The convenience of next-day or same-day shipping is so tempting, but it’s not the most eco-friendly option. But there are a few ways to go greener with your online buys that will make a smaller dent on the environment and they’re budget-friendly, too.

  • Buy less - It doesn’t get easier than that! Before you checkout online, reconsider whether you really need those items. And if you do, be thrifty about it. Secondhand and resale shops may have the things you’re looking for in like-new condition, plus you’ll help the planet by not having your order shipped across the country.
  • Cut down on excess packaging - Tired of the batteries you ordered coming in a box big enough for a microwave that’s stuffed with plastic bubble wrap? Amazon has a fix. They offer “frustration free” packaging on some items, which allows certain products to be shipped without excessive packaging.
  • Request items be shipped together - If you order multiple items, you can request everything be sent together, or in as few packages as possible. Sometimes doing this will even score you a discount or a perk because it gives them extra time for delivery.
  • Shop from sources that use recyclable materials - Some companies have strict policies about this. The Package Free Shop ships everything from pet supplies to beauty items in “100% post-consumer” boxes with paper tape and wrapping and all its shipping materials are compostable and recyclable. Olive is a delivery company that offers package-free shipping from different retailers. And if you’re unhappy with the way a company you buy from packages shipments, speak up. Let them know you want plastic-free options or recyclable materials, and if enough people tell them, they might listen to their customers.

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