Sustainable Living

How can I be more sustainable when I shop?

We have a few tips when it comes to being more sustainable when shopping. We recommend you research retailers and brands to find out the ones that are trying to be environmentally conscious and how they are giving back. Another tip is to shop locally and at independent stores. This helps the local economy and helps support small businesses. Another important topic to take into consieration are environmentally friendly packaging for online deliveries.

How do I check if a brand is sustainable?

Even though sustainable and eco-friendly businesses are on the rise, it's sometimes hard to tell which ones are really fullfilling this purpose. We recommend that you do you research and

• Check if they have green certifications
• Take a look at the ingredients and materials in their products
• Check their corporate social responsibility statement 

What is sustainable shopping?

Sustainable shopping is about taking into account the environmental impact of the products we buy. The very essence of eco-friendly shopping, as it is often called, is that we should try to mitigate the overall negative effect on the environment with our purchasing decisions. Things such as the material of an item, the manufacturing process, and its longevity should be considered before making a purchase.

What is sustainable fashion?

Sustainable fashion is a general term that refers to a movement that fosters changes in the fashion industry aiming at a more eco-friendly and ethical fashion system. It obeys the moral principles that prohibit the exploitation of human and animal rights and promote environmental integrity. In the UK there are already several sustainable clothing brands, and many more have started employing some environmentally friendly practices as eco-fashion rises in demand.

How sustainable is online shopping?

Online shopping isn’t inherently sustainable. On the contrary, the packaging material that is used and the home delivery practice place an extra burden on the environment. Nonetheless, a series of choices the buyer makes can make it significantly more sustainable. If you wish to make your purchases from the comfort of your couch but remain loyal to the whole sustainability concept, then you should start by figuring out which are the sustainable brands in the UK and support them. On our page, you will find only eco-friendly voucher codes and eco-friendly offers by several shops sparing you the hassle of searching on your own. Other things you could do include choosing a slower delivery option, grouping your purchases in batches, and asking for green packaging when given the choice.

What are some strategies for sustainable urban living?

Living in the big cities makes it rather difficult for most people to follow a sustainable lifestyle. There are a lot of things you could do to make sure that you waste as little as possible food, water, energy, etc. Some strategies for sustainable urban living include the following:

• Use public transportation instead of the car 
• Adopt sustainable shopping by supporting sustainable brands or buying second-hand
• Purchase most products from local stores
• Recycle
• Invest in energy-efficient home appliances