Attention Walmart Shoppers! How to Shop Sustainably in a Fast Fashion, Fast Furniture, Mega Store World - 27 East

Attention Walmart Shoppers! How to Shop Sustainably in a Fast Fashion, Fast Furniture, Mega Store World

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Local UPS driver Jeff Feinstein says that about 70 percent of packages delivered in the Hamptons are via Amazon. To help drivers reduce carbon emissions, order in bundles rather than one thing at a time and never choose “expedited delivery.” JENNY NOBLE

Local UPS driver Jeff Feinstein says that about 70 percent of packages delivered in the Hamptons are via Amazon. To help drivers reduce carbon emissions, order in bundles rather than one thing at a time and never choose “expedited delivery.” JENNY NOBLE

IKEA now offers alternative Swedish “plant balls.” These tasty plant-based “meatballs” have four percent of the climate footprint of a traditional meatball. By 2025, IKEA hopes to have 80 percent of its packaged food be vegan. JENNY NOBLE

IKEA now offers alternative Swedish “plant balls.” These tasty plant-based “meatballs” have four percent of the climate footprint of a traditional meatball. By 2025, IKEA hopes to have 80 percent of its packaged food be vegan. JENNY NOBLE

Look for the green dot section in every department of IKEA. These areas offer everything from this buy back furniture program to solar panels to containers to help sort trash. JENNY NOBLE

Look for the green dot section in every department of IKEA. These areas offer everything from this buy back furniture program to solar panels to containers to help sort trash. JENNY NOBLE

Always look for the most energy efficient option. Most mega stores offer ways to conserve energy with induction cooktop, fridges, freezers, washing machines and water-saving faucets. More importantly, keep what you have as long as possible. JENNY NOBLE

Always look for the most energy efficient option. Most mega stores offer ways to conserve energy with induction cooktop, fridges, freezers, washing machines and water-saving faucets. More importantly, keep what you have as long as possible. JENNY NOBLE

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Sustainable Living

  • Publication: Arts & Living
  • Published on: Jan 5, 2023
  • Columnist: Jenny Noble
If you were alive, female and resided within 100 miles of Boston in 1984, you knew the black hole of fast fashion, otherwise known as Filene’s Basement. As a teenager,... more

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