♻️ Repair, Reuse, and Save! ♻️
It’s official, folks—Brits are embracing the art of fixing rather than replacing! 🚀 Recent research reveals that by opting to repair washing machines, clothes, and gadgets, the average person saved over £100 last year! How’s that for smart spending?💸
And we’re not stopping there! 60% of you wonderful people have purchased refurbished or recycled goodies in the last year, helping both your wallet and the planet. 🌍 Local small businesses are catching the wave too, with many jumping on the circular economy train. 🚂 They’re recycling, sharing resources, and using eco-friendly packaging.
TV presenter Dominic Chinea is leading a campaign, sharing his wisdom: keeping products longer reduces waste and saves energy. 🙌 Plus, people, aged 25-34 are rocking the upcycled fashion trend, mending clothes rather than buying new. Shopping second-hand is in too, with charity shops and auctions being popular choices to find hidden treasures. 🛍️
And let’s give a shoutout to the over 55s, who are leading the home appliance repair movement. Go you! 👏
Victoria Bacon of Smart Energy GB highlights that conscious consumption is on the rise. Consumers and businesses alike are repairing items, managing energy use, and making sustainable choices across the board.
Not sure where to start? Here are some handy tips from Dominic Chinea:
1. Start small – tiny changes can lead to big impacts! 🌱
2. Reuse wisely – only hang on to things you’ll genuinely use.
3. Track your energy – smart meters are a great way to see where you can cut back. 💡
4. Network and share – there are loads of community groups where businesses can swap and share surplus items.
5. Make it fun – get your team involved in brainstorming reuse ideas. 🤔
Let’s keep this momentum going, empower your community, and make mindful consumption the new norm! 💪
Got any repair hacks or sustainable living tips? Share them below! 👇 #RepairReuseSave #EcoFriendly #CircularEconomy