Today marks the start of Go Green Week 2024, so we've put some budget-friendly tips together on how to live sustainably :)
Looking to go green without breaking the bank? Take a look at our tips on living sustainably on a shoestring!
Reuse, Reduce
- Save more than just money when using a reusable bottle, cup or bag
- 7.7 million plastic bottles are used each year
- The average person in the UK uses 150 plastic bottles a year
- 5 million tons of plastic are used in the UK each year
Did you know we sell reusable bottles in Fulton Outfitters? Check them out here!
Forget Fast Fashion
- Shop slow, shop second-hand
- Charity shops
- Vintage shops
- Vinted
- Depop
- Ebay
- Save some money and upcycle your existing wardrobe
- Add your unique style to a tired piece of clothing
- Make cushion covers and blankets out of old bedding
- Sharing is caring
- Instead of spending pennies on a new outfit - share wardrobes with your housemates
- Donate unwanted clothes instead of binning them
Use it or Lose it
- Save money and stay clutter-free by using up products before buying new
- If it is broke, do fix it
- Don't buy new if it can be fixed
- Only replace when necessary
By taking one or more of these budget-friendly tips on board, you'll be saving your future as well as your bank account!