Online good for the environment?

**temi** · 07-04-2008 10:54 AM

There are lots of excuses for buying things, “it was in the sale”, “it was only half-price”, “the woman in the shop said it suited me“, “apparently it protects you against eletromagmnetic rays and Martian attack”, “I was too embarrassed to ask for condoms so I ended up with this tube of anusol”, and now we can add “apparently shopping online is better for the environment.”
According to a survey of UK households conducted by market researcher GfK, people believe that shopping online is good for the environment and helps to reduce their carbon footprint. The survey found that 69% of consumers believe that online shopping is good for the environment. When asked about their own impact on the environment more than two in five believe that shopping online helps to reduce their personal carbon footprint.

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imported_James · 07-05-2008 10:07 PM

I can't imagine it making much difference really. It would make more of a difference if consumers didn't buy the latest and greatest new technology and repaired rather than replaced.

tthaumaturge · 07-11-2008 10:11 AM

good artical , thanks for information

Gorkfu · 07-13-2008 09:22 AM

It would make more of a difference if consumers didn't buy the latest and greatest new technology and repaired rather than replaced.

Yea some people buy new tech way too much. These days new tech is almost meaningless though, at least when it comes to computer parts. Unless your into gaming, than there's no reason to go buying new stuff often. I know people that go and buy the new Ipod every September when the new one is released. I think it's ridiculous myself, and they wonder why they are always in debt.

I do think shopping online will save some pollution at least. Plus it could get gas to go down if everyone shopped at home. The whole supply and demand, but then that would also cripple the workforce at the malls and shopping centers... There's pros and cons to everything. :rolleyes:

bacardi · 11-17-2008 05:19 AM

I dissagree! Buying online for one thing needs much more packaging then buying in a department store. Then the courier truck has to come to your house so I totally dissagree with this!