4 Pillars to making sustainable decisions

4 pillars to sustainable shopping

GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE ECO FRIENDLY GIFT BUYING

Do I need this?

Do I have something already that works as well?

Who am I buying this from?

What is it made of?

DO I NEED THIS?

Before you buy that thing…

STOP

Check in with yourself.

Why are you buying this thing?

Are you feeling rubbish and wanting a quick dopamine hit?

Are you buying thoughtlessly? Ie, out of a habit.

Do you actually need this item?

DO I HAVE SOMETHING ALREADY THAT WORKS AS WELL

Quite often, especially when we’re buying an outfit or something for the home, we might already have something that fits the bill. Maybe there’s something already in our cupboard that works… and we’re just being lulled into the excitement of feeling that this is somehow different..

Make time to know what you have in yourhome and what’s in your wardrobe.

Do you still need this thing?

WHO AM I BUYING THIS FROM

So you do need that thing… but who will you give your hard earned cash to?

When we spend money, we are casting a vote for what we want to see in the world.

That multi billionaire who doesnt pay their own employees properly? Or is this a thing you can buy from someone who has a local shop? Who supports your community by providing essential jobs and services.

OR, is there a company you can get this from that supports those less privileged.

Or can you get this thing second hand? From a charity shop or a preloved market place?

Remember, money is energy and where you spend it is important.

WHAT IS IT MADE FROM

So, now you’ve decided that you need this thing and you’ve located a reputable seller.

What are you buying? What is the item? Is it made from a material that will eventually decompose? Or can it be recycled? Will it last for the job it’s required for? Or will you have to ditch it and get another one becasue it will break?

Buy good quality stuff, made

from natural, replenishable materials, so it will last along time and then will eventually decompose..

if it’s doesn’t do this, re think… is there something else you can buy? Make a better choice for the earth.