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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Christopher Fletcher

Verified Customer

Nice footstool,well made and just what we wanted at a good price so very happy all round

2 days ago

Helen Thompson

Verified Customer

Ordered my first tall stool as a replacement for my dining chairs in my new smaller house. Now ordered 3 more as very pleased with the quality.

5 days ago

Sian Pugh

Verified Customer

We love our footstool. It's great quality, the colour and tartan pattern is lovely and it's the perfect size for our purposes. Would absolutely recommend Footstools Direct.

9 days ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

Efficient retail communication. Delivery date accurate. Good workmanship and comfortable stool. Absolutely what was required.

11 days ago

Sarah Lowe

Verified Customer

So pleased with my little footstool from this company … lots of choice and prompt service - my footstool is very made, the fabric is lovely and it’s very sturdy it is exactly what I wanted … would definitely recommend this company

17 days ago

Graham Hadley

Verified Customer

We ordered and paid for 2 footstools of idential design, and was told to expect delivery in a week or less. One has arrived, but more than 2 weeks later there is no news of the second, despite my chasing. What is happening?

20 days ago

David Bird

Verified Customer

Pleased with the quality of the footstool

23 days ago

Emily Urso

Verified Customer

I just love my tartan footstools, just gorgeous. Well made, stylish and they look artsy. So pleased with my purchase. They are also very comfortable.

26 days ago

Ian Jackson

Verified Customer

Very pleased with our stools. We closed the real leather in tan colour which mat he'd the wood on our chairs. They are well made and lightweight. Was able to talk to the company and obtain a leather sample. Delivery was in two weeks.

1 months ago

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.

2 months ago