Cost of living crisis holding back green consumers from going green, surveys show

Michael Holder
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Cost of living crisis holding back green consumers from going green, surveys show

Squeeze on household budgets pushing UK consumers to cut back on sustainable goods and services amid perception these are more expensive

The cost-of-living crisis is appears to be taking its toll on eco-conscious habits and choices, with fresh survey findings today indicating UK consumers are cutting back on sustainable goods and services...

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