A poll of 2,000 adults found a quarter have showers for longer than 10 minutes each time, while 45 per cent don’t turn the taps off when brushing their teeth. Nearly a third admitted to knowingly wasting water, with 29 per cent letting the tap run before it reaches the desired temperature. And 29 per cent even flush the toilet …

A survey of 2,000 13- to 19-year-olds revealed 41 per cent believe they are already leading a sustainable lifestyle. Recycling, avoiding water and food waste and using reusable carrier bags are the top things youngsters are doing to be more eco-friendly. A quarter of teens are already encouraging friends to recycle and 44 per cent acknowledge they’ve been inspired to …

Digital pollution monitors were used in 26 schools on 10 separate school days by children and their teachers. Volatile organic compounds, which come from plastics, glues, disinfectants, and solvents were among the main pollutants recorded with fine dust and liquid droplets suspended in the air, that can be caused by heating, transportation, cooking also detected. The study included schools located …

Millions of Brits admit they aren’t being as sustainable as they could be – because they can’t bear the idea of giving up meat. A study of 2,000 adults found 68 per cent aren’t doing everything they could be to help the environment with 35 per cent feeling guilty over how little they do for the planet. But nearly half …

A poll of 2,000 adults found 57 per cent believe they lead an environmentally friendly lifestyle, but admit they have lots of room for improvement. Almost a fifth (19 per cent) said they haven’t got time to be more disciplined in this area, while more than a third (36 per cent) cited lack of knowledge as a barrier to being …

Glasgow, Manchester and London saw light projections featuring slogans like ‘It’s never too late to take action’ and ‘I’m scared for my children’s future’, which were submitted by the public. The lit-up landmarks included Tolbooth Steeple in Glasgow, the Arndale Centre in Manchester, and London’s St Paul’s Cathedral. The ‘Voice of All’ campaign, spearheaded by National Grid, is aiming to …

A study of 2,000 adults found one in four have asked someone directly to pick up rubbish they’d dropped on the floor – while 46 per cent simply muttered under their breath. And just over a third (37 per cent) ended up picking up the litter themselves. But three quarters can’t remember the last time they went outside without seeing …

To help combat littering in the UK, customers in Weymouth were put on the spot this week with all packaging removed from their Drive-Thru. Burgers, McNuggets and even fries were all served straight into the hands of unsuspecting public – as well as celebrities including TOWIE’S Pete Wicks and Geordie Shore’s Vicky Pattison. The litter-busting video was created after research …

The study of 2,000 parents revealed more than a quarter have been encouraged to recycle more by their children. And a quarter had even been berated by their kids for leaving the lights on, wasting food or leaving the taps running. Nearly four in 10 believe their children know more about the environment than they do, and two thirds have …

By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Although they say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, one-third of Americans don’t feel too old to learn any new activities, new research suggests. In a new poll of 2,000 nationally representative Americans, the survey found most respondents feel like they’ve missed the window to pick up crucial outdoor …