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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

Why we shouldn't get sucked into Black Friday this year... 💰 According to research by Which? only 2% of Black Friday 2023 offers were at their actual cheapest price! Meaning 98% of deals offered NO savings. And the impact on the environment is shocking... ♻️ 80% of products bought on Black Friday end up in landfill, are incinerated or are recylced poorly. 🌎 And carbon emissions go up by 94% during Black Friday week. So, what can we do? Have a watch of our 20 second video... #BlackFriday #Sustainability #ESG

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 💚

Lets delve into Black Friday! 🖤 A recent study highlighted that more than 380,000 tonnes of carbon emissions could result from BF deliveries alone in the UK, raising concerns about its environmental footprint. BF shopping also generates over 1 million tons of plastic packaging waste. It is easy to get excited at the prospect of mass sales, especially in the lead up to Christmas. Everything becomes much more enticing and accessible when the price is dramatically cut. However, did you know that an estimated 80% of BF purchases end up in the landfill? 🤯 This year, take a moment before you press buy and ask yourself this - do I really need this and will I use it or am I just purchasing this as it is on sale? 🤔 We have to be very conscious about our consumption to ensure we are not negatively impacting the planet. This shopping craze has lasting impacts felt much beyond the day itself, is materialistic purchases really worth harming the planet for? Let's make smart consumption choices and only invest in things that have long term use and benefits - lets practice Green Friday 💚 🫶 #BlackFriday #EthicalConsumption #GreenFriday #ClimateAction #GlobalWarming #CarbonEmissions

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 🌱 Black Friday is known for massive deals and shopping sprees, but it also comes with a significant environmental cost. From packaging waste to carbon emissions, the impact of this day on the planet is staggering. The truth: 🛒 52% of shoppers regret their Black Friday buys, as they are often driven by impulse rather than need. 🛍️ 80% of purchases are discarded after just a few uses, rowing a waste crisis. 📦 Deliveries on Black Friday create 429,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases, with the additional burden of excess packaging and product returns exacerbating the problem. As the urgency to address climate change grows, Black Friday highlights the clash between consumer culture and environmental responsibility. Instead of practising unsustainable habits, we can redefine the day with intentionality—choosing sustainable brands, prioritising quality, and reducing waste. If you would like to transform your Black Friday click the link to our article packed with top tips 🔗 https://loom.ly/3O3FcfU

♻️ Circular Monday Meets Black Friday – Time to Rethink! 💭 At Aveown, we celebrate Circular Monday – a day that reminds us of the importance of purposeful and sustainable consumption. As Black Friday approaches, it’s crucial to reflect on our purchasing habits. Did you know that a survey by Finder in 2020 found that 15% of Swedish consumers never used the items they bought during Black Friday? These “deals” often end up collecting dust, impacting both our wallets and the planet. 🌍 What can we do instead? ✔️ Buy consciously – ask yourself if you truly need and will use the product. ✔️ Invest in quality and sustainable items. ✔️ Support companies committed to circular and long-term solutions. At Aveown, we assist businesses and consumers in creating a circular economy where products have longer lives and are used sustainably. We believe that every product should contribute to something bigger than itself. This Monday, let’s rethink: Turn Black Friday into an opportunity for a circular future. Together, we can reduce waste and overconsumption. 💡♻️ Share your thoughts and initiatives in the comments – how can we make shopping more sustainable? 💬 #CircularMonday #ThinkBeforeYouBuy #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Aveown

🪼 Let’s Make Our Friday Green ... or Blue Again !🌍 Black Friday: the day of deals, discounts, and... doubts? 🤔 What started as an innocent shopping spree has turned into a whirlwind of overconsumption. Flash sales, impulse buys, and endless scrolling—how much of it do we actually need? And at what cost to our planet? Every purchase has a footprint. Behind those irresistible prices are often hidden consequences: 💔 Strain on natural resources 🛠️ Overproduction leading to waste 🚛 Massive shipping emissions But what if we flipped the script? Instead of asking, “What can I buy?”, we asked: ✨ “What can I repair, reuse, or recycle?” 🌱 “How can I shop consciously and support sustainable businesses?” 🤝 “How can I give back instead of giving in?” This Friday, let’s hit pause on impulse shopping and take action for a greener and bluer future. Because the best deal we can make is with our planet. 💚 Thanks a lot Romane Walgenwitz for this beautiful design 💛 #MakeFridayGreenAgain #SustainabilityMatters #ConsciousConsumerism #GreenChoices

 🌱 Let's rethink Black Fridays! Black Friday isn't just a shopping frenzy - it's an environmental wake-up call. Each year, this day fuels overproduction, waste, and a massive environmental toll. 🛑 Over 1 million tons of waste are produced during Black Friday week in the U.S alone 🛑 80% of purchases on Black Friday are discarded after only a few uses At Circlestack, we're determined to change this. This year, we want to give a shout out to our partner O My Bag Amsterdam who are promoting a "Better Friday". Instead of contributing to wasteful consumption, they are helping promote second life for preloved and perfectly imperfect products and we are proud to have contributed to this initiative. This Black Friday, let’s reject the frenzy. Choose circularity. Choose the planet. Choose "Better Friday" #CircularEconomy #BetterFriday #SustainableFashion #Resale

Black Friday is known for its amazing deals and the perfect chance to kick off your Christmas shopping. 🛍️ But did you realise that only 29% of electronic waste caused by Black Friday is recycled? Have you ever thought about what happens to most of those products after the holiday season? Many are used just a few times and then discarded—often ending up in landfills. 🌍 The resources needed to manufacture and ship these items are enormous, and return shipping only adds to the environmental impact. This year, let’s think differently: ♻️ Can the product be recycled? 🏪 Can you pick it up in-store to reduce shipping? 🛒 Could you buy second-hand instead? Let’s make this Black Friday a little greener! 🌱 #BlackFriday #SustainableShopping #RecycleResponsibly

More stuff equals more waste. More sales? More waste. Simple as that. This Black Friday, we’re doubling down on our stand against overconsumption. No doorbusters. No lightning deals. Just sustainable products, honest pricing and an even bigger commitment to making an impact. Read about our offer and honest take on this waste-fest at: https://lnkd.in/g5rmr87u And before you shop this weekend, take a moment to reflect: • Do you really need it? If yes, go for it. • If not? Skip it. We’ll be here when you really do. #Sustainability #BlackFriday #MindfulConsumption #ZeroCo #UntrashThePlanet