Online shopping has become everyone's go-to way of shopping since the start of the pandemic. It has become a medium of comfort for us, almost like a form of therapy.
But, what is the cost of this new way of consumption? You might think that online shopping is better for the environment than in-store shopping. After all, an online store does not use the electricity that a traditional store might use and, it doesn't require the customer to drive anywhere. Items are delivered to several homes at once, so you would think the carbon savings must be significant.
However, the reality is slightly more complex than that. Customers who do not receive their package within the first delivery, buy single items from different places and choose to return the item results in a significant increase in the carbon footprint. According to GreenStory studies, 20% of online returns end up in landfills because they are unable to be resold by the retailer.
So, here are a few ways to reduce the impact of online shopping on the Environment:
1. Buy what is a necessity, don't purchase items randomly based on trends.
2. Repair Over Replace
3. Choose Eco-Friendly Packaging
4. Stick to Local Shipping
Ziya P
The Carbon Newsprint
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