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Choosing sustainability doesn’t mean giving up luxury. In fact, there are many ways you can combine the two, leading to a lifestyle that is both luxurious and sustainable.
If you want to learn how to incorporate sustainable practices without compromising on quality or elegance, then keep reading.
Investing in a greener future: Sustainable luxury cars
As the world is starting to move away from petrol and diesel, luxury car brands are already taking the lead. Jaguar, for example, has had a complete rebrand to go alongside its launch of luxury electric cars.
Of course, it still makes greater financial sense to buy a pre-owned car instead of a brand new one. With that in mind, you might consider exploring local used car dealerships that can offer high-quality electric or hybrid vehicles. Choosing to invest in these options not only sets you ahead of the curve but also supports the transition to a greener, more sustainable approach to personal transport.
Sustainable travel: Embrace eco-friendly luxury getaways
Travelling abroad is another area where you can choose to be more sustainable. Whether it’s the hotels you book or the ways you travel, there are many ways to travel responsibly.
Hotels
Many hotels may claim to be eco-friendly, but how do you separate the genuine options? We’ve created a short checklist so you can quickly spot if a hotel is actually green, or just pretending.
● Transparent impact measurements
● Decarbonisation, not offsetting
● Accredited by EarthCheck, Green Globe, Greenview, and others
● Investing in nature
● Waste reduction (composting, reusing, repurposing, recycling, etc)
Choose Trains
While planes give you fast access to the entire world, they’re also incredibly bad for the environment. Interestingly enough, trains are one of the best. Most countries, especially in Europe, also have an extensive rail network. This lets you plan an environmentally friendly trip abroad, and it can turn your travel into an adventure.
Sustainable fashion: Responsibly elevating your wardrobe
When it comes to fashion, being sustainable is a lot easier than it might initially seem. You simply need to refine how you choose clothes, taking more consideration of slow and ethical fashion.
In fact, since high-end fashion focuses on quality and longevity, this already lends itself well to more sustainable practices, but there’s an easy way that you can take it one step further.
Charity Shops
Buying second-hand clothes, especially luxury items, is a great way to improve the sustainability of your wardrobe. Many of these items remain in excellent condition and are perfect added to a variety of outfits.
In our opinion, the best place to find luxury items that are still in good condition is in charity shops, like Oxfam. High-end towns and neighbourhoods typically donate the best clothing, which can mean you get a prestigious and sustainable piece of clothing for a fraction of the item’s retail price.
