Category: Environment
1 in 3 in denial about environmental issues, claims study
A poll of 2,000 adults found 29 per cent admit they are ‘in denial’ when it comes to environmental issues and hope the problem will just go away on its own. Just one in four (25 per cent) consider online shopping to be bad for the planet, despite the carbon footprint of deliveries, while only…
2 in 3 get mood boost helping the environment, claims research
A poll of 2,000 adults discovered they take pride when buying products that reduce their impact on the environment such as washing out tubs to reuse them or disposing of food waste in their very own compost bin. Half also get a buzz from taking a ‘bag for life’ to the shops with them, while…
Is NFL Doing Their Part For Sustainability?
We all know that we need to take part in reducing our carbon footprint and live a more sustainable way of life, just to reduce our negative impact on the planet. However, it is easy to forget that every organization or sport creates a carbon footprint, especially when we are watching our favorite teams compete…
Top 30 ‘green habits’ of Brits revealed – recycling tops list
Growing their own veg, driving an electric vehicle – and stopping use of the tumble dryer are the sustainable lifestyle choices Brits are choosing to prioritise But the single most significant act is simply to recycle as much as possible, according 53 per cent of adults. Using low-energy light bulbs and turning off household tech…
Practical Tips For Working From Home Sustainably
People are increasingly abandoning the office in favour of remote work. Working from home has several benefits, including flexibility in your work schedule and no transportation expenditure. However, it also implies that you will use more energy, which may affect the environment and your budget! Fortunately, there are numerous strategies to lessen your carbon footprint…
Brits plan to spend on second-hand gifts this Xmas
Almost four in 10 adults are motivated to shop second-hand this Xmas, claims Oxfam A study of 2,000 adults who celebrate Christmas revealed 62 per cent consider the current climate crisis as an important factor when buying pre-owned items. Nearly a quarter (24 per cent) are changing their purchasing habits this…
1 in 3 think global warming biggest issue facing the world
A study of 2,000 adults found 35 per cent consider global warming to be the biggest issue facing the world today – ahead of the Covid pandemic (18 per cent) and poverty (15 per cent). But while 80 per cent ‘care’ about environmental issues, nearly half (46 per cent) don’t feel equipped to reduce their…
7 Things People Are Invested In Post-Pandemic
As we get closer to the pandemic ending, people’s priorities and lives have changed. The workspace has changed, the family dynamic has changed, and what’s important has changed. As a result, people’s awareness is now being pulled in other directions and they are fully invested in these new changes and changing their lives. Here are…
10 Gifts for Your Eco-Conscious Friends
We all have an eco-conscious person in our friend circle. They’re the one who takes the time to recycle properly, shops with a reusable bag at the grocery market and writes to their representative nonstop about climate change. It’s inspiring to say the least, and we could all stand to take a tip or two…
COP26: 1 in 3 couples argue about ‘who is the greenest’
A study of 2,000 adults in a relationship found 30 per cent have fallen out over one of them being better – or worse – at being green than the other. Having poor eco habits is now a major turn off too, with almost a fifth (23 per cent) admitting they’ve either broken up or…