More than seven in 10 parents consider their children ‘mini educators’ at home, crediting them for changing attitudes and behaviour towards littering, use of plastic and food consumption. The detailed report of 1,000 youngsters aged 6 to 12, and their parents, delves into children’s views and insights on how behaviours at home affect the planet as a whole. It found …
Two-thirds of Brits are ‘overwhelmed’ by the amount of information on how to be more environmentally friendly – and are suffering from ‘eco-paralysis’ as a result. The survey of 2,000 adults found many have deemed efforts to be more sustainable as bothersome, expensive and even confusing. Of those who have struggled with the inconvenience, 52 per cent found using public …
Britain’s renters are aiming to save money during the cost of living crisis this winter – by having a morning shower in the gym, charging their tech in the office, and keeping warm in cafes. A poll of 2,000 private tenants found 47 per cent of those intending to leave home for other venues are confused about the energy efficiency …
Iconic London landmarks were lit up last night in a bid to show the plight of those struggling to access clean, safe water around the world. Video footage showing a woman from Niger, West Africa, carrying water could be seen beamed onto Waterloo Station, The National Theatre and The National Gallery. The bold display highlighted the 200 million hours women …
The iconic Little Tikes toy car has been given a one-off electric makeover in a bid to get families thinking more sustainably. Millions of children have their first taste of ‘driving’ a car in the red-and-yellow Cozy Coupe, which features a petrol filling cap. Now it has been given an electric makeover for the first time replacing the cap with …
Millions of drivers are potentially putting children at risk – as more than a quarter admit they don’t know what the speed limit is outside their child’s school. The study of 2,000 parent motorists with children aged five to 16 also found six in 10 even had arguments with other parents over driving misdemeanours. More than one in five (21 …
This summer’s record-breaking temperatures were a watershed moment for Brit’s awareness of climate change – and three quarters want to see the government take more action. A poll of 2,000 adults found 77 per cent believe the new government should do even more than their predecessors to protect the UK from global warming. But 67 per cent also believe large …
The average adult bins food worth £405 a year – £21 BILLION in total across the UK – because they feel forced into buying larger packs than they need. A poll of 2,000 adults found 67 per cent have purchased food items well aware they will end up throwing some of it away or not even come close to using …
This heartbreaking video shows camels facing the most extreme conditions and having to work relentlessly in what has been dubbed ‘the world’s hottest workplace’. In Rajasthan, India, working camels have a key role transporting large stacks of bricks by cart at the local brick kilns. But conditions are punishing for the animals who work in this harsh, dusty environment, where …
A poll of 2,000 adults found 61 per cent believe they have a responsibility to live a sustainable lifestyle, while 58 per cent see being environmentally conscious as a ‘badge of honour’. In fact, the average adult claims to be 29 per cent greener than they were 10 years ago, as they make more sustainable choices than ever before. …
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