Shopping

Reduce your consumption
Why?
Everything we purchase has a carbon footprint – fossil fuels and energy have been used to extract virgin materials, manufacture and transport every item- often across the globe.

How?
- Ask yourself whether you really need to make a new purchase at all?
- Maybe you could repair the item? You’ll find fix-it videos on YouTube for almost anything or you could take it a professional repair shop or your local repair café.
- If you do need to make a purchase:
- Consider second-hand:
- Find your local freecycle site online where people offer unwanted items for free
- Try to shop in local charity shops, supporting a good cause whilst avoiding fast-fashion. You can even use charity shops online.
- Use online marketplaces and auction sites where you can find second hand things.
- If you need to buy new:
- Try to select items that are made from recycled materials and materials that are easily recycled
- Visit Ethical Consumer for advice on purchasing a wide variety of items.
- Consider second-hand: