Green is New Normal

LONDON - Nov 4/07 - SNS -- Green is the new normal in the United Kingdom, according to a recent survey by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

Most people claimed that being 'green' is now the socially acceptable norm rather being an alternative lifestyle. The 2007 Survey of Public Attitudes and Behaviour toward the Environment is the sixth in a series of surveys that Defra and its predecessors have conducted since 1986.

Of the 3,600 people in England surveyed, when asked about waste 87% said they give away things they no longer want to charity shops or friends and family, and 78% said they sometimes reuse empty bottles, jars, envelopes and paper.

Many respondents agreed they do try to influence others to be more environmentally friendly, with a third saying they talk to friends and family about things they can do to change their behaviour.

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