Want to enjoy the sales without sending your carbon footprint through the roof? In BX, that’s a piece of cake! Just follow these 5 simple tips for sustainable shopping that will please your wallet.
Check your wardrobe
Before you start shopping in earnest, begin by looking into what you already have: what still suits you, what you can mend, reuse or combine with something else. Maybe you’ll rediscover outfits that you’d forgotten about (typical!).
It’s a good opportunity to tidy up your closet and donate what you don’t wear anymore: second-hand associations in Brussels, like Oxfam or Les Petits Riens will be happy to see you.
Only buy what you actually need
Create some staple outfits and identify what is really missing to combine the clothes you already have. Next step: make a list and stick to it! Once you know what you want, you’ll be less tempted to buy things on a whim.
You’ll see: buying less is better for the environment and for your wallet.
Shop locally
Prioritise offline shopping, and ethical and second-hand shops. If you shop in a store, you can touch the clothes, try them on and check their quality… and avoid unnecessary returns.
And in BX you have plenty of choice: from sustainable boutiques, local creators, second-hand clothes or vintage shops, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for. Need inspiration to find nice shops? Click here.
Choose quality
Some well-chosen items are worth way more than a pile of clothes that fall apart in no time. So, aim for high quality, future proof items that you can mix and match.
Smart choices last longer: you’ll shop less often, combine items more easily and keep your clothes longer. As a result, you consume less, save money… and create your own style.
Use sustainable transport
Shopping with Floya means enjoying Brussels in all flexibility, without the hassle of finding a spot to park your car.
You even benefit from very competitive rates on bikes and kick scooters with the Floya passes. And you can easily modify your options if you need to rest your legs on the way back. So, it’s simple, affordable and better for the environment!
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