Submitted by Ryan W (not verified) on 27 April, 2008 - 15:04.
First of all, I only buy what I need. The "greenest" purchase is the one that isn't made.
Second, I buy things that last - clothes, furniture, etc. If you buy something of quality and enduring "style" chances are you won't have to replace it for a long time.
Third, once I decide to buy something, I try to support merchants that make sustainable/environmentally friendly products and that are responsible corporate citizens (e.g. Patagonia).
On-line or bricks and mortar? Depends. No bricks and mortar experience can beat the web on finding what you want/need, comparing products, etc. I find shopping on-line also helps avoid impulse purchases/upsell that often happens in stores. But it's hard to try things on on-line or see their full-size.
So mostly for convenience, I end up purchasing most things on-line, but I think more important than where you buy is making sure you buy only what you need, buying things that will last and supporting responsible merchants in the process.
First of all, I only buy what
First of all, I only buy what I need. The "greenest" purchase is the one that isn't made.
Second, I buy things that last - clothes, furniture, etc. If you buy something of quality and enduring "style" chances are you won't have to replace it for a long time.
Third, once I decide to buy something, I try to support merchants that make sustainable/environmentally friendly products and that are responsible corporate citizens (e.g. Patagonia).
On-line or bricks and mortar? Depends. No bricks and mortar experience can beat the web on finding what you want/need, comparing products, etc. I find shopping on-line also helps avoid impulse purchases/upsell that often happens in stores. But it's hard to try things on on-line or see their full-size.
So mostly for convenience, I end up purchasing most things on-line, but I think more important than where you buy is making sure you buy only what you need, buying things that will last and supporting responsible merchants in the process.