Category: Environment
How does the Way you Shop Affect the Environment?
While many people believe that online shopping is more sustainable than in store shopping a new study suggests that it can actually be more harmful to the environment than shopping in person. Several factors can affect the environmental impact of shopping including transportation costs, energy use at warehouses and storefronts and the number of trips consumers make to purchase products.
Consumers Are Changing Their Shopping Habits
As the world becomes more aware of the effects of climate change more and more people are choosing to buy eco-friendly products. Retailers can be an important part of this shift as they can take steps to promote greener products and practices. They can also educate customers about the environmental impacts of their products as well as encourage them to reduce their waste output.
Consumers Are Changing Their Consumption Patterns
With the rise of online shopping many consumers have switched to buying more items that they can get delivered directly to their doorstep. This is often done as a way to save time and money but it has also led to more waste being created.
One of the biggest challenges for retailers is getting consumers to make environmentally-friendly purchasing decisions. The problem, according to Sumner, is that consumers aren’t yet fully aware of the environmental impact of their purchases. Many aren’t even aware that …
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