Recommending a sustainable business is one of the most powerful gestures there is: assessing the environmental and social impact of each product, avoiding unnecessary packaging and supporting local commerce are among the most effective measures for driving change. When you recommend a zero-waste business, you don’t just bring them one more customer — you send a signal to the market about what kind of commerce you want to see survive and grow. Every recommendation is a vote for a different model of consumption.
How to overcome the challenge
Identify the place — Think of a bulk food shop, a local greengrocer, a restaurant that composts, a second-hand store or any business that actively reduces waste.
Recommend it — Tell someone around you, leave a Google Maps review or post on social media tagging the business.
Explain why — Don’t just recommend: say what makes that place different. The “why” is what convinces people and inspires others to follow your lead.