You can’t budge on the web these days for adverts promoting discount deal on spas, restaurants, 4×4 drives and even holidays. Everyone and your gran has either been tempted by, or purchased one of these deals.
But they’re not all entirely ethical. Or eco-friendly. There are however a few group-buying sites popping up that take a new spin on the popular business model.
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Slow group-purchasing sites
Zipongo
Zipongo is a Bay Water, USA-based site that promotes deals for healthy foods (rather than the glutton of cupcake offers a certain group-buying site prefers). It’s all about natural foods, like cereals and coconut water. It’s not entirely a surprise to see a scheme like this succeed in San Francisco, a place known for its healthy habits, but it would be great to see it branch out.
Blissmo
Blissmo offers discounts on organic and eco-friendly products, ranging from independent jewellery designs to toxin-free nail products. It’s a great way to support growing businesses while feeling guilt-free about your purchases.
EthicalDeal
EthicalDeal helps you discover green things to do in your area. Deals include organic hair cuts, eco-friendly spa stays, discounted yoga clothing and tickets to Make It! Vancouver.
Do you know of any alternative group-buying sites? Let us know in the comments!
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