Or, to put it another way, our collective consumption habits are contributing to the global climate crisis we now face.
The choices and actions we take can have a hidden, negative impact on the world’s climate as everything we consume needs energy to grow, process and transport, whether made in Scotland or overseas.
But, by making more sustainable choices – like buying stuff that’s built to last, choosing to reuse or repair items, and making sure they’re recycled where possible – we can all act now as individuals to make small steps to big changes.
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