In the last 25 years, online shopping has taken the world by storm – growing to a multi-trillion dollar industry that’s used globally, and is part of every-day life for billions of people. Research from a group named Statista found that 20% of people shop online once a week, and 31% of people shop online once a month. Why? Because it is convenient, quick, and accessible. And that was BC – Before COVID. As an online brand ourselves, we love that online shopping has helped people access things they might not have otherwise. But as a sustainable business, it’s important to look at how some companies operate – and impact our planet. We’ll dive into four main topics in the EarthHero blog: labor, materials, packaging, and transportation. Check out the blog at the link in our bio! Photo: sustainablychic