Did you know that 78% of customers are willing to spend more on sustainable, eco-friendly, ethically-made products?
As consumer interest in ethical and sustainable shopping continues to rise, Pedddle is meeting this demand by promoting artisan markets, many of which prioritise responsible production, local craftsmanship and other eco-friendly values. Shopping within your local area automatically reduces your carbon footprint, and many of the businesses that Pedddle work with source eco-friendly products themselves, therefore every purchase from them will be more ethically environmental in turn.
As a platform, Pedddle connects conscious consumers with independent makers and markets that focus on sustainability, from using eco-friendly materials to offering zero-waste products. Whether it’s upcycled home decor, plastic-free packaging, or locally sourced organic goods, the artisan markets that Pedddle promotes embody environmental and ethical principles. By supporting these artisans and the markets that they sell at, shoppers can make choices that align with their values and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Bianca from Mindful Market, a market that focuses on mindfully-made, mental health and eco-friendly wares, states, “more and more consumers have sustainability within the forefront of their mind when shopping, because we are at a stage where we are living through, and feeling, the negative impacts consumerism is having on our planet in real time. Climate Change is something that is now unavoidable, and within the digital world we live in, people are becoming more and more educated on what our planet’s future holds, and who is responsible for it. This is why people are looking to boycott certain brands and shopping platforms and going out of their way to support small businesses, as they want to use the power in their pocket to make a positive change”.
Pedddle works with many market organisers like Bianca, and makers and market stallholders that each offer a refreshing alternative to fast fashion and mass-produced goods, helping consumers break away from overconsumption. With a growing network of artisan markets across the UK, Pedddle enables customers to discover unique, high-quality products that are built to last, made with care, and made locally.
This kind of shopping experience promotes thoughtful consumption, where each purchase has a positive impact on local communities and the environment. It’s about climate change, it’s about making our society more sustainable generally, it’s about community. We’re shying away from mass-production and ocean plastics, boycotting big corporates and seeking something simpler, wholesome, and planet-friendly.
As Bianca said – the power is in our pockets. By working with ethical and eco-businesses, Pedddle is helping to drive a movement towards the more ethical, sustainable, local shopping habits that consumers are actively seeking – and that our planet needs.
