Resource efficiency offers huge 'overlooked' climate benefits, study finds

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Less waste, healthier diets, and shifting from sales to rental offer huge climate benefits, WRAP estimates

Simple changes that reduce waste, use greener materials, extend the life of existing products, and encourage healthier diets across the UK could slash CO2 emissions worldwide by a massive two billion tonnes...

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