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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We order everything online. Groceries, diapers, cat litter, clothes, stuff for around the house, gifts, really everything.

However - we live in the city and don’t own a car.

Specifically as far as environmental degradation - it’s vastly better for the environment than driving everywhere. And in fact, the plethora of easy delivery options makes city living significantly easier and more manageable, and thus allows us a car free lifestyle.

Denser housing with way fewer cars and more delivery trucks is an environmental win. Delivery trucks with dozens of packages is much more efficient than dozens of people driving to Target individually.

Now - labor wise, this is a tougher call, as delivery drivers and warehouse workers are not adequately compensated, but that’s a different issue. [/quote]

+1 There are many competing factors here — environmental/societal/etc both on the customer side and on the business side.  I try to avoid ordering groceries and pharmacy stuff because I can and do easily walk there.  But I buy clothes online because I would have to take transit to get to even a target and in store options can sometimes be very limited.  The one thing I really wish is that DC had thrift stores you didn’t have to drive to.  I’d love to get more used but it’s really hard for me where I live.  I do try to use clothing exchanges etc when possible and just generally make sure not to buy things I don’t need.  I get my produce exclusively from the farmer’s market so at least that cuts down on packaging and transport for that.  But the things I want to do are not reasonable/sustainable for everyone so I feel like figuring out the best way to balance your own life and needs against community/environmental god is always a really personal discussion.[/quote]

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