Half of adults plan on having their ‘most sustainable Christmas ever’ – by ditching the Christmas cards, cutting back on decorations and buying second-hand and refurbished gifts. Research polling 2,000 UK adults revealed 58 per cent will try to be sustainable at Christmas – with 51 per cent intending to have their most eco-friendly holiday season yet. Almost …

Seven in 10 adults still aren’t sure which household items are or aren’t recyclable, according to a study. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found almost three quarters find the recycling symbols located on the packaging of many household goods to be confusing. A staggering 86 per cent also think councils should be clearer about what can or can’t …

Energy provider EDF has created a series of environmentally friendly ‘emojis’ to help encourage people to discuss climate change on their phones. The universal nature of emojis has transformed them into the world’s most used language – with 45 per cent of adults using them daily. With the climate crisis one of the most discussed political and social …

A third of UK households have become GREENER since the lockdown came into effect – by turning lights off, recycling more carefully, and showering instead of bathing. A study of 2,000 adults who live with someone else found families have also been vigilant when it comes to energy usage during this time. More than three in 10 (31 …

The average household will go through 216 bottles of lotions and potions every year – just using products for their HAIR. A study of 2,000 Brits revealed just how much plastic the average family is throwing out, solely from their haircare regime – including shampoo, conditioner, hairspray, hair gel and heat protector. As well as the countless bottles …

A new exhibition centre is letting electric car owners pay for parking with ELECTRICITY as manufacturers look at ways of utilising zero emission vehicles outside of driving. The Nissan Pavilion is a 10,000-square-metre, zero-emission centre fitted with solar panels and supplied with renewable hydroelectric power. And in a global first, electric vehicle drivers will be able to discharge …

Household food waste levels have plummeted in more than a quarter of UK homes, according to a study. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found a rise in batch cooking and donating to food banks has led to 27 per cent of households throwing away less uneaten food. Freezing unused fruit, vegetables and other food items, buying ingredients which …

By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC In a bid to be more environmentally conscious, 85% of Americans have made at least one positive change in their lifestyle in the past year. A new survey of 2,000 Americans showed that while the average American has made three positive changes, 41% of those polled said they’ve made even more …

By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Over half (51%) of respondents reveal their partner or roommate has made them more sustainable in their everyday lives, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 people also found that a staggering 86% encourage their partners and family members to make more sustainable choices daily.  In a typical …

Brits want to become more environmentally friendly – as a result of social distancing. A study of 2,000 adults found 70 per cent feel the restrictions associated with coronavirus have had a positive impact on the planet. This has led to two-fifths planning to continue with some of their lifestyle changes even when social distancing measures are lifted …