A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND calculator has been developed by financial experts to compare how living greener impacts the environment – and your wallet. The Sustainable Living Calculator takes into co…
, which surveyed 2,000 Brits to find that 43 per cent of adults are happy to spend more on eco-friendly choices if it lessens their impact on the environment., said: “There are certainly more pros than cons when buying green.
“As with all things you should always budget for your outgoings and on occasion you might be spending a little more money to be more sustainable, but the overall impact you can have by making small changes is surely worth it. “By avoiding products wrapped in plastic, eating seasonally, and avoiding items or travel that has a large carbon footprint, consumers can really have a positive impact on our planet’s future.”The Sustainable Living Calculator also looked at other expenses such as energy and holidays.
Matthew Agarwala, environmental economist at the Bennett Institute of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge who helped develop the calculator, said: “I have a lot of sympathy for consumers who want to do the right thing but just don’t know how their shopping choices affect the environment.
“But there’s loads of reasons to be optimistic. It is so encouraging to see Britons taking the environment seriously.”
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