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Add nine months to a product’s life to lower its footprint by 20%-30%

27/03/2019
Add nine months to a product’s life to lower its footprint by 20%-30%

A BBC radio programme has emphasised the importance of product durability in reducing consumers’ carbon footprint. The programme’s presenter, influential journalist Lucy Siegle, told listeners: “Getting more wear out of any item of clothing is the way to reduce its impact.” She quoted research from UK-based campaign group Waste and Resources...

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