Buy local as much as you can to support your community. Shopping locally will help reduce your carbon footprint because often buying straight from local businesses can have little to no packaging. For example, at Wright’s we use repurpose packaging and boxes if customers need it for taking home small items and we use only use reusable packing blankets for deliveries. Local businesses also often offer many locally made and eco-friendly products.
Use energy efficient light bulbs. They give off nice light, last longer and use less energy. We use energy efficient LED light bulbs in the Wright’s Showroom to light up the table and floor lamps on display.
Reuse and repurpose as much as you can. Finding ways to repurpose glass jars, wine bottles and wood pallets is a perfect way to give those items new life. Accessorize with vases you have made from glass jars or tins, build flower planters using wood pallets or use cardboard for décor craft projects with the kids. Our discontinued fabric samples from our design center are donated to local sewers and crafters who make them into bags and other accessories.
Invest in products that are high quality. If they are made well, they are far more likely to last longer, and not need to be replaced as often as lower quality alternatives. Handcrafted products not only have a special look and feel but are also made in an eco-friendlier manner.
Invest in sustainable products like glass, stainless steel or bamboo for your home. These products are more durable and better for your health since they are BPA free.