The Trick to Shopping Sustainably

Make the most of your eco-friendly efforts. [CNET]( Insider [November 01, 2022](#?ftag=CAD-04-10aac3a) [Sustainability Made Simple]( I’m home visiting my parents in coastal North Carolina this week, and today my mom joined me for an early morning walk. After catching up on family, friends, work and everything else under the sun, we naturally landed on talking about sustainability, specifically new products we’re trying out. I already try to live as eco-friendly as possible, knowing that I'll never be able to fully erase my carbon footprint. But I do what I can to help mitigate climate change: recycle, buy thrifted items, drink from [reusable water bottles]( reduce plastic usage and even limit my[consumption of meat](. But, as Laura Hautala points out, sometimes our good intentions when it comes to green shopping can actually backfire. Luckily, she shares some easy tips to make your[sustainable shopping]( count. You can find this, and the latest[news and reviews]( in today’s newsletter. -- Macy Meyer, associate editor INSIDER ESSENTIALS [How to Make Your Sustainable Shopping Efforts Really Count]( [How to Make Your Sustainable Shopping Efforts Really Count]( [When it comes to sustainability, more isn't less.]( [See this]( [I Switched to iPhone After a Decade on Android. Here's Why]( [I Switched to iPhone After a Decade on Android. Here's Why]( [See this]( display:%20block;%20max-width:%20116px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; display:%20block;%20max-width:%2069px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; [Massive SpaceX Rocket Launches for First Time in 3 Years]( [Massive SpaceX Rocket Launches for First Time in 3 Years]( [See this]( [When Is Election Day 2022?]( [When Is Election Day 2022?]( [See this]( [Amazon Drivers Are at Risk of Dog Attacks. And They Want Answers]( [Amazon Drivers Are at Risk of Dog Attacks. And They Want Answers]( [See this]( [Twitter-Elon Musk Timeline: Every Change That Could Come Soon]( [Twitter-Elon Musk Timeline: Every Change That Could Come Soon]( [See this]( [Xbox Game Pass vs. Buying the Game: Which Is Cheaper?]( [Xbox Game Pass vs. Buying the Game: Which Is Cheaper?]( [See this]( [How Becoming an Early Bird Can Help Protect Your Health]( [How Becoming an Early Bird Can Help Protect Your Health]( [See this]( CNET RECOMMENDS [Celebrate Alexa's Birthday With Discounts on Amazon Devices]( You can save on tablets, security cameras, Wi-Fi routers, smart devices and more. [Save 50% on Your First Year of Walmart Plus]( You'll need a paid Walmart Plus subscription to get early access to its Black Friday deals. [The Roku 4K Streaming Stick Is Just $25]( The device offers easy access to your favorite streaming services. display:%20block;%20max-width:%20116px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; display:%20block;%20max-width:%2019px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; Trouble viewing this email? [View online](. This newsletter is a service of [CNET.com](. To update your account, please visit our [Newsletter subscription center.]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy]( © 2022 CNET, A Red Ventures company. All rights reserved. CNET [235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.](#)