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🌍 The Real Cost of Black Friday: Beyond the Price Tag While Black Friday offers tempting deals, its hidden impact on our planet is: - 429,000 tonnes of CO2 will be generated in the UK on Black Friday alone—the same as 435 flights from London to NYC. -80% of purchases are discarded after just one or even ZERO uses. -52% of buyers shop impulsively and later regret their purchases. Let’s rethink our habits. Small choices, like buying only what we truly need or supporting sustainable brands, can make a big difference. 🌱 Thank you, Zevero, for shedding light on this critical issue. What steps are you taking to shop more consciously this year? 

While Black Friday is known for great discounts, it’s also an opportunity to rethink how we shop. 🛍️ From carbon emissions to waste, the environmental impact of overproduction and transportation is significant—but we can take steps to change that. 👇 Dive into the true footprint of Black Friday and discover how small changes can help lessen our impact this holiday season.

It's time to rethink Black Friday Behind the sales and deals of Black Friday lies overconsumption, waste, and pollution that the planet can’t afford. At Treebytree, we believe it’s time to Flip the Friday. Watch this video to see why Black Friday needs a rethink, and how we can turn it into something better with the Green Friday initiative. Together, we can turn Black Friday into a movement for restoration and lasting impact. 🌳 #FlipTheFriday #GreenFriday #SustainableChoices #ImpactOverExcess #RethinkBlackFriday

Let's make a difference this week! Black Friday is the biggest consumer excess in the West next to Christmas. Remember that this is destroying the planet and us humans. What can you do? No, don't buy stupid eco-labels.  Just don't buy anything. Zero. Ask yourself 10 times whether you need things or if the advertisement says you need them.  If it's a no, go for a walk. If yes, buy something that is really sustainable and lasts a long time. Fairphone, Patagonia, and Clean Living are good examples. Let's make a difference this week!

𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 is Costing the Planet – 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐆𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝! While Black Friday screams buy more, consume more, it’s time to ask: at what cost? The planet is already paying the price for unsustainable consumption. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭. At #Legamaster, we’re turning 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲—a call to action for sustainability, not excess. 💡 Here’s why it matters: Switching to energy-efficient tech like our EVOLVE 2 Touch Screens means you’ll save over 2,200€ in energy costs during their 50,000-hour lifespan. 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐝 = 𝐟𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 = 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭. Our screens consume up to 178% less energy than the average competitor, all while adhering to EU EPREL energy efficiency standards. And it doesn’t stop there: with recycled packaging, upgradeable components, and reduced waste, we’re committed to leaving a lighter footprint. 🌱 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, make a choice that’s kind to the planet and your wallet. Let’s look beyond the rush of deals and think about choices that create lasting value for our future. 💬 Could Black Friday be an opportunity to make a positive impact? Let’s reimagine its potential together. #Legamaster #eddinggroup #GreenFriday #SustainabilityFirst #BlackFridayRethink #EnergyEfficiency #LegamasterGreenTech

Black Friday is here, and while the deals are tempting, it's easy to forget about the impact all that shopping has on the planet. At Frylite Solutions, we're doing things differently. We're calling it Green Friday, and we're using it as a chance to promote sustainability and mindful consumption. Why? Because the shopping frenzy often leads to a lot of waste, especially in the food industry. But we see that waste as an opportunity. We turn it into biofuel that powers homes and reduces carbon emissions. Here's how you can shop smarter and greener this Black Friday: 🛒 Make a list and stick to it: avoid impulse buying and overstocking. ♻️ Choose eco-friendly packaging: Look for sustainable materials. 🌱 Support local and sustainable businesses. 💡 Save energy in the kitchen. Share these tips with customers, staff and loved ones! Join us this Green Friday. Let's make it about more than just deals. Let's make it about protecting our planet 💚

Check out our new blog post "Swap Black Friday Chaos for Green Friday Purpose" https://lnkd.in/eCBstv7p Black Friday is synonymous with steep discounts, crowded stores, and shopping frenzies. Yet behind the thrill of snagging a deal lies a heavy cost: overconsumption, environmental harm, unsustainable production and unnecessary stress. This year, consider stepping back and embracing Green Friday—a movement that promotes mindful, sustainable and ethical shopping while prioritizing what truly matters: family connections, thoughtful living, and caring for the planet. Green Friday invites us to slow down, spend quality time with loved ones, and reflect on our values, transforming the day into one of purpose and meaning.

Black Friday: The Real Cost of Cheap Deals Is Environmental Destruction Black Friday deals come at a huge cost—one the #planet can’t afford. It is estimated that 80% of purchases end up in #landfills. 5 billion pounds of returns become ₹waste. 429,000 metric tons of CO2 from deliveries. 1.4 million tons of #ewaste, with only 29% recycled. For what? Impulse buys we’ll forget in weeks. This Black Friday, pause before you hit ‘Buy Now.’ Shop smarter. Waste less. Because our planet deserves better. #blackfriday #climateaction #cybermonday

Green is better than Black! 🟢⚫ Every year, we embrace Green Friday, a planet-first initiative to promote sustainable buying, instead of the over-indulged purchases made with Black Friday. Here's the traditional impact of Black Friday: 💨 Increased emissions➡️extra road deliveries & increased manufacturing. 🗑️ Over-indulged products end up in landfill ⬅️ Less is More! 🌊 Single-use plastics entering our oceans and other environments ⬇️. 🌍 The environmental effects are becoming more and more noticeable ⬆️. ✅ We promote awareness of eco-friendly alternatives, sustainable manufacturing and how to embrace ethical shopping habits. ♻️ #RootSustainableLabels #GreenFriday

🌍 This Black Friday, Go Green! 🌳 Instead of chasing deals, let’s chase a better planet. Turn Black Friday into Green Friday—because the best deal we can make is one with nature. 1️⃣ Skip unnecessary shopping. 2️⃣ Choose more sustainable gifts — such as planting a tree! 🌱 3️⃣ Spread the word and inspire others to make a greener choice. Together, let's stand for sustainability, not consumerism. #GreenFriday #Sustainability #ConsciousLiving