Amongst all of the sales, bargains and discounts, it’s easy to forget about the environmental impact of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This celebration of consumerism is one of the most wasteful and polluting periods on the calendar. While an item might appear to be cheap, the true cost of manufacturing, packaging and shipping on the planet is much higher. Listen on to find out what Black Friday means for the earth and what you can do to help.
According to EcoCart, Black Friday 2020 was the most polluting holiday yet. Consumers spent $9 billion shopping online which is up more than 20% on the previous year. An increase in global consumption means more products being manufactured and shipped worldwide. The UK, US, Europe and Australia all report large spikes in fossil fuel emissions that can be attributed to Black Friday shopping.
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