With more sustainable, eco-friendly, and green alternatives for our everyday activities than ever before, it has never been easier to make simple swaps. The Foodylicious team work hard to uphold the very best in sustainable practices. We ensure all of our customers can make positive upgrades to their lifestyle…without compromising on excellent products.
Here are our top choices for some small, simple swaps for sustainability. Let us know your favourites!
Swapping big online orders for smaller independent suppliers
Consider whether you can get your favourite products from smaller independent suppliers. The Eden Project compostable coffee pods that we stock are stocked on various websites. But at Foodylicious you know you’ll always get a great customer experience and free UK delivery. We manage all our orders from Oxfordshire and ensure our customers get the best choice, flexibility, and sustainability every time they order with us.
Swapping the plastic and aluminium for compostable coffee pods
Maybe we’re biased but if you’ve already got a brilliant coffee pod machine at home, keep using it until it can’t be repaired anymore. In the supermarket it can be difficult to find pod options that don’t a) cost a lot or b) contain plastic or aluminium. Did you know that, while widely recyclable, aluminium degrades too much after the recycling process to be continually reused for coffee pods? There are some great brands out there creating delicious coffee that doesn’t cost the Earth, literally, and we are proud to stock Eden Project’s compostable coffee pods.
Swapping plastic packaged fruits and veggies for loose produce
Plastic packaging is everywhere, and with good reason – it keeps food fresher for longer. But if you take a little extra time to choose loose produce at the supermarket, you can make a lot of cost savings as well as reducing packaging. Many items are priced by weight. You might be surprised at how hand-picking the best potatoes and bananas comes to mere pennies verses a pre-packaged bag of the same.
Swapping filament lightbulbs for LEDs or Smart Lights
It is so affordable now to upgrade any old lightbulbs you’ve got in use at home. LED bulbs are better than ever at giving the soft glow or brilliant bright light that you need. If you’ve got a smart speaker or other smart devices at home, consider a few Smart Lightbulbs. They are programmable, so you can make sure they’re on or off when you’re home or away. Plus many of them pair with a voice assistant so you can tell your lights to turn themselves off! Forget the days of battling over the light switch to save electricity!
Swapping new items for second hand or preloved
Last but definitely not least, it has never been easier to shop for second hand…well, anything! Check social media Marketplaces and apps such as Vinted, ThredUp, and Vestiaire Collective (if you like a luxury bargain). You can find pretty much anything preloved and looking for a good home at a good price. It’s a great opportunity to reduce unnecessary waste.