Study: Brits to throw out £1.2bn of unwanted presents in January

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New research from Depop reveals a quarter of Millennials will throw out unwanted clothing or accessories after Christmas

What should you do with a Christmas present you do not particularly like? Learning to conceal initial disappointment as the wrapping paper comes off is a rite of passage all children have to go through,...

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