Going green in ‘23

This year we have a new goal to aim towards which is to become more eco friendly. This means we are aiming to make all of our products eco friendly and drive our business towards sustainability. We will achieve this by reducing our carbon footprint by sourcing materials supplied by green businesses.

Going green means we will aim to reduce our waste and produce products that are good for the environment. We believe this is an important aspiration due to the current damage we all do to our planet. We have to start somewhere to make a change, we also hope that this may influence others. We are helping conserve the environment and by purchasing our “green” products customers will be part of making this vital change.

Why we want to go green

We strongly believe we need to make a change as people to help improve the damage we do to the planet, every person will help so us starting will have a positive impact. By going green we are helping to fight against global warming, which is a huge problem today. Global warming leads to warmer temperatures, sea levels rising, more severe storms, increased droughts and much more.

All of these will have a negative effect on future lives and on our planet, it will only get worse if we don't make a change. Going green also has many more positive effects such as: reducing environmental pollution, reducing energy costs, conserving natural resources and it is economical. This will reduce the amount of finite resources being collected as more are being recycled from previous uses. 

How can you go green too?

There are many things anyone can do to help the environment, from having shorter showers to installing solar panels on your home, every little bit will put towards the change we are trying to make. Here are some small changes you can make to your life to help reduce your carbon footprint:

  • Take control of your heating- only use when necessary and don't put it on as warm or for as long

  • Insulate your home-this will keep the heat in for longer so you save money and the planet

  • change to low energy lighting

  • Use low carbon travel- such as using eclectic cars/bikes, walking, cycling, or even using public transport so there are less cars in use.

  • Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

The top way to reduce your carbon footprint is by stopping eating meat, an individual can reduce their carbon footprint of around 820 kg of carbon dioxide each year if they cut meat out of their diet, however not all of us want to become vegetarian so even if it's just cutting down on meat, that will help make a change too.

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Sue Drummond

Verified Customer

We purchased this stool as a gift for our daughter and she’s absolutely delighted with the quality of product, material and depth of colour. The order process was simple and the price was super-competitive. We did have a slight issue with delivery (through no fault of Footstools Direct) but can honestly say that from initial contact to resolution, the customer service received was commendable! Footstools Direct is certainly a company we will be using again and pleased to recommend.

4 days ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

Excellent quality product, reasonable turnaround in a hurry

11 days ago

Michele Gray

Verified Customer

A really beautiful footstool, so pleased it's really well made and the dark red plaid goes well in my living room.

1 months ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

Nice quality, value for money got the samples delivered to help choose the right colour

1 months ago

Judith Millar

Verified Customer

All positive. Great choice of fabric. Great choice of sizes. Different leg heights too. I bought two. Delivered on time. They look well made, but I suppose only time will tell. I'm pretty confident!

1 months ago

Barbara Strangward

Verified Customer

Supply was delayed, but resolved promptly. Very pleased with the footstall, which has also been admired by visitors. Pleasant telephone contact.

1 months ago

Ann Wilson

Verified Customer

Great customer service,most obliging when I asked if I could have my stools ASAP,they arrived very promptly and are beautifully made, I'm thrilled with them ,Will definitely use footstools direct again and recommend the firm to others . Thankyou.

2 months ago

Ann Wilson

Verified Customer

The service from Footstools Direct was exceptional. I needed the request to be carried out urgently.. This was no problem, and the gentleman that i spoke to on the phone was so helpful, and i received the beautifully made stools in record time. THANKYOU very much to the team that carried out my order and I will definitely recommend you as a great firm to deal with

2 months ago

Rina Begum

Verified Customer

Absolutely love my footstool. Very comfy and sturdy. Looks well posh. I'm in love. An amazing company. Delivered very fast. Packaging was really good too. Thank you to everyone at footstools.

2 months ago

Piotr Kolowiecki

Verified Customer

Beautiful stools and amazing customer service.

2 months ago