Q&A with Argos

How do I use my Argos discount code?

Head to the Argos website, once you have copied the code given to you, and add the items you want to your basket. Select ‘view cart’ and scroll to the bottom of the page where you’ll find a box for your promo code.

Does Argos offer returns?

Argos offers free returns using any InPost locker across the country. Just check the online locker locator to find your nearest participating locker and enjoy a full refund for all unopened and unused Argos items.

How long does Argos delivery take?

Standard delivery is free for all orders over £70 (and otherwise costs £3.99), and takes 2-3 working days to arrive. Next day delivery is also available at a cost of £4.99.

How can I track my Argos order?

You will be able to track any Argos order by heading to the tracking section of the Argos website. Just input your order number, provided in your confirmation email, to see the status of your order.

Does Argos offer Click & Collect?

Absolutely. You can choose to collect your Argos item in store at a reduced rate, and save on your delivery fees. Just add the Click & Collect option to your delivery during checkout to make sure you don’t pay for delivery costs.

Argos and Sustainability

Sustainability is becoming an important part of the buying journey. People want to know the products they’re purchasing are not going to cause damage to the world around them.

In fact, a study found that 71.4% of shoppers now take the environmental impact of their shopping choices into account when they purchase food and other groceries. That number was marginally lower for clothing and footwear, sitting at 64.2%.

Regardless, the survey highlighted the growing impetus placed on making sure the buying choices we’re making aren’t directly harming the world around us.

What is sustainable shopping?

In essence, sustainable shopping is the practice of ensuring what we’re buying isn’t having a negative impact on the environment, resources around us or even from a social perspective.

A sustainable product isn’t just something which ticks one of those boxes, but all of them. For that reason, a lot of consideration has to go into every step of the commercial journey. That means things like:

• Ensuring raw materials are sourced from renewable and sustainable environments
• Making sure the manufacturing process does not consist of any polluting elements, and is fair to all workers
• Packaging is made from materials which won't have an impact on the natural environment when disposed of. A plastic bottle can take up to 450 years to degrade
• Transportation of stock is not going to result in too much carbon dioxide emissions. The average car produces 0.88kg of CO2 for every 2 miles driven. This is the same as a [person will breathe out across a whole day

All of this plays a part in sustainability efforts.

Why is sustainability important?

But why is such a big deal? There are a number of reasons why taking sustainability matters.

• Protecting the environment - this ranges from the amount of pesticides used on crops to the amount of fossil fuels which are being used in the manufacturing and transportation process. 14.5% of all global greenhouse gas emissions come from production of livestock.
• Promoting health - a natural byproduct of healthier, sustainable food production is a better use of feed for animals. Removing polluting, toxic elements in their food means you'll also be ingesting less damaging products.
• Protecting the global workforce - shockingly, there are still as many as 20.9 million people who are directly affected by slavery on a daily basis. Sustainable shopping efforts help to prevent the spread of and eradicate modern slavery.
• Animal welfare - around 75,000 animals are killed in testing labs across a 12-month period. Sustainable shopping looks to stop animals being tested on with dangerous chemicals.

Sustainable shopping FAQs

Want to find out more about the practice of sustainable shopping? Check out this handy list of FAQs.

What are the biggest issues in sustainable shopping?

There are loads of areas which are negatively impacted by unsustainable shopping. Some of the most important include things like:

• Chemicals and toxins used in food and cloth production
• Waste, which is discarded and does damage to the natural environment
• Greenhouse gases, which damage the atmosphere and can cause additional health problems
• A lack of natural resources, resulting in unrenewable products running out

How can shoppers reduce their carbon footprint?

There are loads of little steps you can take to reduce your carbon footprint when you shop. Some of the best would be to:

• Buy local produce which is grown near you
• Buy organic products grown without pesticides or artificial fertilizers
• Make the most of energy-efficient home appliances
• Plan your shopping ahead of time to avoid multiple trips with cars or public transport
• Walk, use a bike or even a bus to get about and reduce your carbon footprint
• Buy items which will last years, not months/weeks
• Purchase second-hand goods when you can

How do I know a product is sustainable?

The only way to know for sure something is sustainable is by doing your research.Ask the person you’re purchasing from, do extensive research into the company in question and make sure to see if they have a policy in place which promotes sustainable buying.

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