Is online retail greener than heading to the shops?

Michael Holder
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E-commerce has surged during the pandemic – now fresh research seeks to weigh-up the environmental credentials of buying online

As many pubs and shops begin to tentatively reopen in the UK after a long winter lockdown, consumers are once again being encouraged to spend their money in a physical setting. But despite the photos of...

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