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Tag: consumer
Vintage is all the rage, and good for the climate.
26.11.2015
 
Sharing is in vogue. Whether it's a room in your house, a seat in your car, the tools in your shed, your bike, your kayak. Sharing is the way to go.
26.11.2015
 
Repairing an item prolongs its life, reducing manufacturing and waste CO2e impacts.
26.11.2015
 
Quality of workmanship can make a big difference in how long something lasts.
26.11.2015
 
Buy second hand, refurbished and reconditioned things.
26.11.2015
 
Swapping clothes, furniture, books, CDs, toys, bicycles, sports and baby equipment saves money, resources, waste and energy.
26.11.2015
 
Only buying new things when you need them rather than on a whim saves all the embedded climate impact of unnecessary stuff.
26.11.2015