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Grace Turner, Indiana University

Start Date

21-4-2021 1:35 PM

End Date

21-4-2021 1:44 PM

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Online purchasing has negative effects on the environment. Some effects can include ocean pollution with plastic and other wastes and then the additional waste that comes from shipping products. According to a research done in 2013 found that the traditional shopper tends to have alower CO2 footprint, at least when it’s compared to many different types of online shoppers. When it comes to online shopping people who order express delivery should be made aware of the impact they will make. Also, packaging should be made more efficient and include less plastics that would eventually end up in the ocean.

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Presented at the 3rd International Conference of the YEAH

SDG Theme: SDG 6 - Clean Water & Sanitation, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 14 - Life Below Water

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Conference Proceedings for The 3rd Global Virtual Conference of the Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education

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Apr 21st, 1:35 PM Apr 21st, 1:44 PM

Session 1G Online Purchasing Environmental Impacts

Online purchasing has negative effects on the environment. Some effects can include ocean pollution with plastic and other wastes and then the additional waste that comes from shipping products. According to a research done in 2013 found that the traditional shopper tends to have alower CO2 footprint, at least when it’s compared to many different types of online shoppers. When it comes to online shopping people who order express delivery should be made aware of the impact they will make. Also, packaging should be made more efficient and include less plastics that would eventually end up in the ocean.