Ecoadvisor reveals how to be responsible consumers

With the purpose of preserving the environment, hand in hand with our favorite drink, coffee, Incapto Coffee, has managed to cope with the coffee capsules. A project that became a reality and that has motivated companies such as Ecoadvisor. Who also have the desire to change the world with small gestures.

We know that you are curious to know all those tasks that Ecoadvisor carries out, to contribute to the care of the planet. Something we learned from Paola, one of its representatives, who, together with her work team, will explain to us how they became promoters of a responsible lifestyle and consumption, with the environment.

Do you want to know how they created Ecoadvisor? Or what function does it have? We invite you to read this interesting interview in which we will learn these and other details, where they will also reveal some tips to be responsible consumers and contribute to the conservation of the environment.

How did this idea come about?

We started with Ecoadvisor in the middle of quarantine. We took advantage of that moment of “break” to start our own business. Observing our environment, we saw how many people did not feel identified with ecology or, in short, with leading a more sustainable life since there was a very high lack of misinformation. At the same time, there were many beliefs that caring about the environment could only be from a very extreme point of view.

In this way, we saw that there was a total void, especially among young people, and we wanted to convey that it is not necessary to be radical on the subject because with a little we do, we can all significantly change things.

It's not about having perfect environmentalists, it's about having millions of people who make changes in their daily lives, because the effects are greater.

What do you do exactly?

We are content creators. We currently operate on practically all social networks, giving visibility to many companies that are taking measures to produce in a more sustainable way. Although we also talk about many other things such as tricks, tips or news on this whole topic.

Our intention is to teach people that they do not have to make big changes to lead a more eco-friendly life, that there are millions of alternatives that allow you to continue your life and that adapt to your rhythm without having to radically change your habits.

In short, we try to raise awareness among our public, help and, of course, give visibility to many companies that make incredible products while respecting the environment.

Do you think that responsible consumption exists in Spain? Who would enter this group?

We believe that responsible consumption is not currently being carried out. We are quite behind as a country in this sense, although it is true that each year the data is better, a sign that we are finally becoming aware.

An environmentally responsible consumer is, first, one who cares about knowing what they buy or what impact their habits have. From here we enter into the choice, when a consumer decides which product to buy, paying attention to whether it has less polluting packaging. Your material is more respectful of the environment, the proximity and the way of producing it is more sustainable, you are being a responsible consumer.

What impact do single-use items have on the environment?

In Spain we consume an average of 3.8 billion plastic bottles, 1.5 billion coffee cups and about 5 billion plastic straws.

Focusing on the topic of coffee. The majority of the Spanish population consumes coffee in capsule format, which leads to about 20,000 million plastic or aluminum capsules discarded each year.

These types of disposable products cause a spectacular increase in waste, where the problem is focused on those that are made of plastic. And it is only in Europe around 10,000 tons of plastic They reach our seas every year.

Could you explain to us what the Zero Waste movement means?

The Zero Waste movement defends responsible consumption and the reuse of products to care for the environment, avoiding those that only have a single use and in this way, we manage to reduce waste.

For you, which materials are sustainable and which are not?

The most sustainable: especially recycled materials, followed by those such as organic cotton, bamboo or wood. The most harmful material is undoubtedly plastic, due to the long process it requires to disappear and the misuse we make of it when this material does not end up where it belongs but in rivers, seas and oceans, which is why we must reduce its use and recycle it correctly.

What are those small gestures we could do to become better consumers?

-Obviously consume coffee beans and avoid the consumption of encapsulated coffee.

-Have a reusable water bottle and always carry it with us or have one in the car and another at work.

-Bring your own take away cup and avoid using cardboard cups with plastic lids if we order coffee in the hospitality industry.

-Always carry bags in the trunk, purse or backpack for when we go shopping.

-Recycle at home and reduce as much as possible what you throw into the waste container.

-Change your usual shampoo and conditioner for others whose format is in tablets. This may be optional.

For many it is surely something obvious and they already do it. But if you start to change certain aspects you will be part of the change, since small actions yield great results. If you know someone who still doesn't dare, give them a reusable water bottle for their birthday, a coffee shell cup like the one we have in stock of accessories Incapto Coffee, a shopping bag or anything that helps reduce the amount of waste. Let's be part of the change! Thanks to the tips shared by Ecoadvisor.