Salaried employees more likely to embrace green measures

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Researchers at the University of British Columbia finds people with 'time is money' mindset are less likely to engage in environmentally friendly behaviour

People employed on an hourly wage are less likely to engage in environmental measures at work, such as reusing materials or recycling, new research from the Canada has shown. The study suggests that...

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