As we hear news of floods, ice storms, and shortages of drinkable water, we can’t help but feel responsible for doing our part in helping reduce emissions and waste.
These days, most of us make an effort to be part of the solution instead of the problem, and it shows in how we shop. Half of online consumers think of the environment when choosing products to buy.
What’s more, is that not only are we more environmentally aware, we are also more open to getting into this green habit so much so that we are willing to pay a premium for sustainable items.
The green movement is on a high, and there’s no stopping it. As we celebrate this year’s Earth Day, you can only expect a bigger spotlight on this environmental movement.
Have you ever considered starting a small business with a line of eco-friendly products? Selling dropshipping products might seem counterintuitive for this cause, but the truth is, people will always need things.
Instead of choosing plastic and polyester, they want wood and cotton, so make sure that you’re abiding by these new trends and giving people lifelong products that they can love and take care of instead of constantly replace.
Not only will you be doing the earth a favour, but you can spread the word of eco-friendly long-lasting products. Plus, it’s a lot easier than you think. The answer lies in dropshipping.
Dropshipping eco-friendly products
Let’s clear a few things first. What exactly is dropshipping?
To put it simply, dropshipping lets you sell trending products without physically stocking up your inventory and taking care of the shipping. Traditionally, if you had a store, you would have to do all these yourself.
But that’s where the beauty of dropshipping lies. When an order is placed, the products from your supplier are shipped directly to the customer. The items are on your website, but your dropshipping suppliers handle the stock and the delivery. It is a revolutionary concept that has allowed a lot of people to easily get into business.
Whether you choose to focus on a niche or have a broader focus and sell anything eco-friendly from kitchen essentials to home decor, you’ll find tons of demand for these products.
What to sell? Think Sustainability.
The interest for the search term “eco friendly” remains high and continues to do well as this Google Trends data shows. Even a quick scroll on Facebook and Instagram will show how much people love eco-friendly products.
It’s important to let your potential customers know that what you’re selling is sustainable, but be wary of greenwashing. Keep it real and honest.
It’s okay to market your goods as eco-friendly, but make sure you won’t be overdoing it. Authenticity goes a long way, and savvy shoppers can spot what’s real and what’s not from a mile away.
With that said, let us give you some ideas of what eco-friendly items you can sell.
1. Clothing made from recycled materials
Did you know that 85% of textiles end up in landfills every year? It makes you wonder how quickly you toss out your clothes to make way for new ones. Fast fashion may be giving us more affordable clothes to wear and lets us stay on top of the trends, but it’s not helping the planet. Surely, many of our clothes have ended up in landfills.
What’s slow fashion?
It’s a good thing then that many are now choosing to support the slow fashion movement these days. Slow fashion or eco-fashion is the exact opposite of fast fashion.
It’s ethically made and sustainable. Think fabrics made from natural materials like Tencel that come from tree pulp, silk from silkworms, and linen from flax. You can also find organic cotton, hemp from the cannabis plant, and bamboo plant fibers that are great for their moisture-wicking properties. Eco-fashion also comes in the form of fabrics from recycled materials like polyester or rPET, which is found in recycled plastic water bottles.
Take for example the shirt above that’s made from recycled cotton and recycled polyester (rPET). It has also been made using as little water as possible to minimize carbon emissions.
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