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Nearly half of Brits feel government is not proactive enough about renewable energy
Energy Switching
And almost half worry about the UK being left behind - with 56% believing that the government should have made a change to the energy structure a long time ago
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Amazon deliveries across Europe now shipped in fully recyclable packaging
Amazon
All Amazon items are now delivered in flexible paper bags, cardboard envelopes, or corrugated cardboard boxes, with just an address label added
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Nearly three-quarters of 18-24-year-olds will buy second-hand gifts this Christmas
Christmas
The younger generation are the most likely age group to do so - but six in ten of all Brits feel that gifting pre-loved items is now more acceptable than ever
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Eight in ten Brits feel it is very important to keep local high streets alive, study finds
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They have also shared the top businesses they would like to see on their ideal high street - including a bakery, a post office, and a supermarket
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Amazon repurposes old plastic packaging machines - to pack items in paper, and to size
Amazon
The retail giant is trialling new machines that will scan and measure items, and package them to size - in fully recyclable, heat-sealed paper
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Top local development projects Brits would support - like renewable energy infrastructure
Sustainability
The number of 'Nimbys' tends to dwindle if a project will benefit the environment, like a wind farm, solar park, or more electric vehicle charging stations
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Two-thirds of Brits want to make meals more sustainable - but four in ten can't afford to
Food
Over half of Brits care about the impact their food choices have on the planet - but admit they find it confusing trying to pick out sustainable foods
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Village fete becomes first in the world - to be powered entirely by electric cars
Sustainability
It comes as over half of Brits say they have adopted new sustainable habits in the last 12 months - like limiting food waste, and washing laundry on cold cycles
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Luxury pottery brand offering money-off voucher - for Brits who donate unwanted homeware
Sustainability
Denby has partnered with homelessness charity, Shelter, to launch the Reloved campaign - encouraging Brits to re-purpose or re-home their old homeware goods this autumn
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Seven in ten school leavers think going into 'green' jobs can help tackle climate change
Jobs
Six in ten are planning to skip university and go straight into a job or apprenticeship - as two-thirds feel higher education is just too expensive
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Watch as group of Brits visit a wind farm - to see where their pension investments are going
Money
Communications officer, Steve Rusling, said “now is the time” to invest in renewable energy – and says he will continue to keep a close eye on where his pensions savings are going
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One in three homeowners admit they don't know what 'retrofitting' means
Property
The term refers to any improvement works that boost the energy efficiency of a building - but seven in ten admit they are 'overwhelmed' by the thought of making such upgrades
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Stark images show Winnie The Pooh's beloved Hundred Acre Wood - stripped bare of trees
Climate Change
The reimagined illustrations highlight the impact of deforestation around the world - as over a fifth of children, and more than half of parents, admit they don't really know what this means
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One in six Brits say they prefer shopping second-hand rather than buying new, study finds
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The typical amount shoppers spent on pre-owned goods in the past year is £661.20 - with the second-hand economy valued at a whopping £21 billion last year
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Less than half of kids aged 12 and under understand what global warming is, study finds
Parenting
One in five youngsters, aged six to 12, don't believe plastic is really that bad for the environment - with more than half keen to get their hands on the latest toys and games
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Seven in 10 primary school children have never heard the term "blue carbon", study finds
Sustainability
Research reveals education surrounding sustainability and protecting ocean-life is necessary - as seven in 10 primary school children have never heard of the term "blue carbon".
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Nearly four in 10 Brits are willing to pay extra for a service - from a sustainable business
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Research reveals eco-friendly businesses are becoming more sought-after, as half of Brits say they'd more than likely buy good or a service from a sustainable trade
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Two-thirds of Brits keen to learn more about what farmers do, and where food comes from
Food
It comes as a third of Brits admit they are unsure what farmers really do - and two in five have a 'sustainable blind spot' when it comes to buying food
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Susannah Constantine shares top energy-saving tips for doing laundry
Money
Four in ten Brits want to be more energy efficient when washing their clothes - but just three in ten regularly opt for the 'cold wash' cycle on their washing machine
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Six in ten online shoppers are happy to receive deliveries with no additional packaging
Amazon
Three-quarters of Brits say they have never been embarrassed by the contents of a package - and think no added packaging helps reduce environmental impact
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Nearly half of Brits keep hold of old, defunct items - that they can't even use
Technology
Four in ten Brits actively put off clearing out their home - as a third say they “don't know where to start” when getting rid of these old items
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Toilet paper and kitchen roll could become more sustainable - thanks to new hydrogen trial
Sustainability
The Tawd Mill paper mill in Lancashire will be the first in the UK to trial the new process, switching natural gas for hydrogen in its drying processes
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Group of babies descends on Parliament Square to protest single-use nappies
babies
The mini revolutionaries accompanied their parents to the demonstration after it emerged 10 million disposable nappies are sent to landfill every day in the UK
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Working animals face life-threatening risks from global plastic waste, experts say
Animals
Heartbreaking new footage shows working donkeys, camels, and cows left to scavenge for food among mountains of plastic waste - with life-threatening results
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