Eco-Friendly Consumer Habits

Eco-friendly consumer habits

A quiz to make your purchases more eco-friendly! 

#1 To prevent clothing waste, it’s better to: 

A. Buy second-hand clothes
B. Repair clothes instead of throwing them away
C. Swap or resell clothes
D. Recycle clothes 

CORRECT ANSWERS: ALL 4! 

By getting into some simple habits, everyone can help reduce the proportion of waste produced by the textile industry. 

#2 1/3 of food produced worldwide goes to waste or is thrown away.

TRUE OR FALSE? 

CORRECT ANSWER: TRUE 

To prevent waste:

• Buy food loose rather than already packaged.
• Freeze products that are nearing their expiry date.
• Cyour organic waste.

#3 You need to drill a few holes at home, but you don’t have a drill. What should you do? 

A. Buy one
B. Rent one 
C. Borrow one from a friend 

CORRECT ANSWERS: B and C 

You don’t need to buy everything you use, especially if it’s just a one-off need. 

#4 How many companies specialized in repairs are there in France? 

A. More than 10,000 

B. More than 100,000 

CORRECT ANSWER: B 

And having things repaired is the way to go! It’s so much better for the planet to give your toaster a second life than to throw it away. 

#5 Before buying something, which of the following questions should you ask yourself? 

A. Do I really need it? 
B. Will it last a long time? 
C. Can I find it second-hand? 

CORRECT ANSWERS: All 3! 

Eco-friendly habits start even before you’ve bought your item or piece of clothing. 

Summary:

• Eco-friendly clothing habits: buy second-hand, repair, swap, resell and recycle.
• Eco-friendly food habits: buy food loose, freeze products before they expire, and compost.
• Eco-friendly DIY habits: borrow or hire appliances rather than buying your own. 

If something breaks, it’s always better to repair it or have it repaired than to throw it away. And most importantly, ask yourself the right questions before every purchase: Is it useful? Will it last?