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Buy Vintage
Vintage is all the rage, and good for the climate.
26.11.2015
 
Avoid bulky metal and plastic
When buying new things, avoid large volumes of metal or plastic whenever possible as they will be high in embedded CO2e.
26.11.2015
 
Reap the rewards of repair
Repairing an item prolongs its life, reducing manufacturing and waste CO2e impacts.
26.11.2015
 
Choose good quality
Quality of workmanship can make a big difference in how long something lasts.
26.11.2015
 
Shop small
Small is beautiful when buying electrical white goods.
26.11.2015
 
Buy second hand
Buy second hand, refurbished and reconditioned things.
26.11.2015
 
Swap stuff
Swapping clothes, furniture, books, CDs, toys, bicycles, sports and baby equipment saves money, resources, waste and energy.
26.11.2015
 
Buy less
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
 
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