Tips for online shopping

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Checklist: Get ready for back-to-school from the comfort of your couch

Do you know someone who can't wait to start school? Then you're probably busy making sure their school bag is packed for the start of the school year. We've put together a checklist of everything you need to remember for this important milestone - and a few tips on how to do it from the comfort of your couch and avoid long queues and impulsive purchases.

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7 things you need to know before shopping from a foreign webshop

Struggling to navigate customs, VAT and your consumer rights when shopping from an online store outside the EU? We guide you to a hassle-free shopping experience from abroad.

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Shop safely online: 8 tips to avoid fraud

Do you feel safe when shopping online? Read more about how to avoid fraud when shopping online.

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Shop with care online: 6 eco-labels you must know

Do you know what to look for when you want to shop with care online? And what do the individual eco-labels actually mean?

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The road to sustainable delivery

We are constantly working to minimize our impact. Read more about how we at GLS are working towards becoming a more climate-friendly parcel distributor.

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Climate compensation

At GLS, we compensate for the emissions we cannot yet reduce. Read more about the projects we support on this page.

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Other sustainability measures

Together we make the biggest difference to our environment. Find out more about how you can contribute to receiving and sending your parcels in a more environmentally friendly way.