Did you know…
- If everyone on the planet lived like the average American child, we’d need 5 planets to sustain them during their lifetime.
- The average cell phone user gets a new device every 18 months and in the US alone, more than 100 million cell phones are discarded each year.
- In North America, less than 1% of products are in use 6 months after purchase.
The statistics that I heard about consumption were staggering during last month’s trip to eBay for our Parent Panel Summit and according to J.D. Norton, head of eBay’s Green Team, “you don’t have to be the hippie who drives the Prius” to make being green be part of your life.
If you’re trying to be more green but don’t know where to start, begin by taking the Be Uniquely Green quiz to find green products and inspiration that match who you are. This simple 8 question quiz will help determine if you’re a saver, techie, adventurer, builder, or designer.
I love that it takes very little time, provides practical suggestions that fit my lifestyle, and by completing it, I entered to win $5000!
It probably isn’t any surprise that I turned out to be a techie but thanks to the quiz, I got some great tips on buying refurbished laptops and tablets to reduce my carbon footprint, why it’s a good idea to consolidate my charging with a single device to save energy, and product suggestions like solar powered speakers, sustainable smartphone cases made out of cork, and home energy usage monitors designed to help me save money.
I liked that my uniquely green techie suggestions weren’t just about product matches. EBay Green incorporates information about eBay Giving Works nonprofit charity partners that are a good match for my techie self. In my case, I got to learn more about how I can support the Environmental Defense Fund through my eBay purchases. EBay partners with many nonprofits so shopping on eBay isn’t just green, it’s shopping for social good.
So what are you waiting for? Take the quiz, enter to win $5000, and learn some great tips about how you can be uniquely green.
I am part of the eBay Parent Panel and am compensated for my participation in the program. All opinions about my eBay experience are my own. Images courtesy of eBay.
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