The Hidden Impact of Our Choices And How to Do Better
The Hidden Impact of Our Choices – And How to Do Better
We all want to make a difference. But between busy schedules, endless to-do lists, and the realities of modern life, taking meaningful climate action can feel overwhelming. The good news? You don’t have to be perfect to make a positive impact.
A recent Volkskrant interview with Vinted CEO Thomas Plantenga laid it out clearly: we’re consuming more than the planet can handle, and simply “replacing” bad consumption with slightly better alternatives isn’t enough. Instead of just buying less, he argues, we need to rethink how we consume altogether. At Terry, we agree and we take it one step further. While reuse is crucial, many purchases will still be new. Terry empowers users to turn those necessary purchases into climate action. No extra cost, just better impact. Consume less when possible, choose better when needed.
Why Small Choices Matter
Every purchase you make is a small but powerful decision. And when many people make better choices, they add up to something big. At Terry, we’ve created a simple way to turn your everyday purchases into real-world impact: no extra cost, no complicated effort.
When you shop through Terry, the brands pay us a commission. We use that money to support vetted, high-impact environmental projects: reforesting land, protecting pollinators, restoring oceans, and more. You choose the mission that speaks to you. We make sure the funding gets there.
But shopping smarter is just one piece of the puzzle.
Other Ways to Reduce Your Footprint and Restore Nature
Beyond making conscious purchases, here are a few simple ways to support the planet:
🌿 Rewild Your Garden (or Balcony) Planting native wildflowers, avoiding pesticides, and leaving some parts of your garden “messy” can create a haven for bees, butterflies, and birds. Even a few pots with local herbs or wildflowers can support pollinators in urban areas.
🐝 Join Local Initiatives Groups like The Pollinators in the Netherlands and Belgium offer seed packages and tips to make your area more bee-friendly. Becoming a “Food Bank for Bees” is easier than you think.
🌳 Support Land Restoration Projects like Land van Ons are restoring farmland biodiversity. Even small donations help secure and revive areas for sustainable agriculture and native species.
🌊 Be Conscious of What You Flush or Wash Everything we pour down the drain can end up in rivers and oceans. Switching to eco-friendly cleaning and personal care products helps protect marine life and water quality.
🛠️ Repair, Reuse, Reimagine Give items a second life. Join a local repair café, pass on unused items, or buy second-hand when possible. The fewer new things we produce, the less strain we put on ecosystems.
The Terry Way: Turning Consumer Power Into Climate Action
At Terry, we believe in progress, not perfection. We know people won’t stop shopping entirely, but they can shop better. By choosing to redirect the money already flowing through our economy, we empower people to support nature, biodiversity, and climate resilience.
Whether you’re booking a trip, buying a new laptop, or ordering takeout, Terry gives you the power to make that purchase matter.
It’s effortless, impactful, and transparent.
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