Plastic-free and low-waste startups say they saw a massive spike in sales throughout the COVID-19 pandemic bchang@businessinsider.com (Brittany Chang)
Companies that prioritize low-waste or zero plastic use boomed alongside single-use plastics during COVID-19.
Blueland, a green cleaning products maker, grew 800% year-over-year during COVID-19.
These eco-friendly companies predict this growth will continue.
The demand for single-use plastic-based products like takeout containers has skyrocketed throughout the coronavirus pandemic, but as this plastic use rises, so have sales for companies focused on low waste and the elimination of unnecessary plastic use.
According to a report by CBS in August, environmentalists are concerned by this uptick in single-use plastics and plastic waste during the global coronavirus crisis. A microplastics expert has even gone as far as to say that this resulting damage could last forever, according to a report by BBC published in
Blueland, a green cleaning products maker, grew 800% year-over-year during COVID-19.
These eco-friendly companies predict this growth will continue.
The demand for single-use plastic-based products like takeout containers has skyrocketed throughout the coronavirus pandemic, but as this plastic use rises, so have sales for companies focused on low waste and the elimination of unnecessary plastic use.
According to a report by CBS in August, environmentalists are concerned by this uptick in single-use plastics and plastic waste during the global coronavirus crisis. A microplastics expert has even gone as far as to say that this resulting damage could last forever, according to a report by BBC published in September 2020.
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By Alexa Rodriguez
Apr 20, 2021
Earth Day is this week (April 22nd) and it’s a good time to look at the impact our habits have on the environment. One area most of us have room for improvement in is online shopping. The convenience of next-day or same-day shipping is so tempting, but it’s not the most eco-friendly option. But there are a few ways to go greener with your online buys that will make a smaller dent on the environment and they’re budget-friendly, too.
Buy less - It doesn’t get easier than that! Before you checkout online, reconsider whether you really need those items. And if you do, be thrifty about it. Secondhand and resale shops may have the things you’re looking for in like-new condition, plus you’ll help the planet by not having your order shipped across the country.