More than 42 million Brits are now living a greener lifestyle – by ditching their cars, never flying abroad and closely monitoring energy usage.
A study of 2,000 adults found 78 per cent have been trying to reduce their carbon footprint by using reusable bags (66 per cent), using LED bulbs and energy-saving appliances (59 per cent) and upgrading the home to make it more energy efficient (43 per cent).
Others are reducing their energy output by avoiding single-waste plastic (44 per cent) and even ditching fast fashion in favour of sustainable brands (31 per cent).
And 90 per cent believe they could save money by only filling the kettle with as much water as they need, turning appliances off standby and turning off lights in empty rooms.
The research was commissioned by Scottish Gas to mark its partnership with Scottish Rugby to help clubs reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy bills, via a Club and Community Net Zero Fund [https://scottishrugby.org/scottish-gas-club-community-net-zero-fund/].
Former Scotland international Tommy Seymour said: “We can all be guilty when it comes to accidentally wasting energy at home, whether that’s leaving lights on in rooms we aren’t using or boiling a full kettle for one cup of tea."
