The logistics sector and parcel deliverers have been busier than ever in recent years. November and December are particularly busy months, with Singles Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the December holidays approaching. Online stores are making increasing efforts to become more sustainable, but the consumer can also contribute. These are five sustainable options to keep in mind when shopping online.
Busy, busier, busiest
To cope with the high pressure, online stores are starting their Black Friday offers earlier and earlier, so that orders can be spread over a longer period of time. This also coincides well with the desire to make sustainable purchases. According to BeCommerce, an association of companies active in the ecommerce industry, online stores are making increasing efforts to operate sustainably. For example, the webshop often indicates the most sustainable delivery method for the consumer.
But consumers can also shop online more sustainably by following the following three tips on Black Friday or during the rest of the year.
1. Do you really need the product?
Ask yourself if you really need the product. Perhaps you can also borrow it from someone or buy the product second-hand.
2. Limit the number of returns
View the product descriptions and photos carefully in the webshop, so that you are sure of your purchase.
3. Order from one webshop
Make sure you make your purchases at one online store and have multiple products come at the same time.
4. Choose a green delivery option
Pick up your package on foot or by bike at a collection point or a parcel locker, opt for a delivery at work or opt for a green ‘last mile delivery’ through the webshop. Avoid rush orders, because that usually involves more delivery kilometers.
5. Avoid the delivery person having to deliver twice
Follow the process of your order and make sure someone is at home to receive the package. Change the time or place of delivery if necessary.
Have you already taken these five sustainable tips into account? Do you have any other tips for sustainable shopping? Let us know in the comments below this article.
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