Can it be repaired or reused - Think again before you buy something new

Rent, don’t buy! A lot of possibilities already exist

Buy goods with certified eco-labels (the Nordic Swan Ecolabel & the EU-ecolabel)

Choose quality products with long lifespan

IT products contain plastics with chemicals, look for certified eco-labels and longevity

Buy second-hand textiles! It saves resources and reduces discharge of hazardous substances

Pesticides are harmful to the environment, use other types of pest controls

Dispose of hazardous waste in the right manner – follow the national rules

Use products the way it was intended! Risk assessments relate to how an item is intended to be used

Remember when you shop online that goods sold outside of the EU may contain harmful substances banned in the EU