Double Eleven is coming soon, and it’s time for everyone to get ready, calculate discounts, arrange shopping cart routes, and swipe their credit cards with their eyes closed.
In recent years, Double 11 (Singles' Day) has evolved from a "Singles' Day" for singles to a shopping festival that draws crowds. November 11th is considered everyone's big ordering day. When the time comes, merchants launch promotions to compete with each other, and buyers scour for discounts and enjoy their shopping.
Amidst the frenzy of ordering, Singles' Day (Singles' Day) has already caused massive environmental problems. Vast amounts of packaging waste, such as tamper-evident bags, cartons, tape, and impact-resistant foam, are generated, with no proper recycling or reuse. Impulse purchases have led to skyrocketing return rates, roughly double the usual rate, wasting goods and creating unnecessary carbon emissions. Unused and unreturned items accumulate in homes, waiting to be recycled.
How can you save money on Singles' Day (Singles' Day) while also taking care of the environment? Here are some tips for a safe and successful Doubles' Day celebration!
Spend money on things you really need and like
What are the things you "really need and like"? When the shopping impulse takes over your mind and you want everything, you can't place an order immediately. You can think about some questions to help you clarify whether it is impulsive.
1. Is there something similar already?
2. What would happen without it?
3. Do you need to buy it now?
Packaging material recycling and reuse
What may seem like disposable packaging can actually be reused, allowing you to sell your second-hand items, or contact independent bookstores, second-hand bookstores, and other environmentally friendly businesses to ask if they need second-hand bags, clean them, and give them away.