For What It's Earth

We're zoning in on things Black Friday; the holiday that celebrates binge-shopping and which leaves the environmental credentials of the retail sector in tatters. For the sake of the planet, put your bank cards away! Do you really *need* that thing that's on a super duper exclusive promotion and will never (wink wink) be that cheap again? Sure, you might, and that's fine. But if you're keen and able to try to participate less, or better, in Black Friday, here's our guide to trying to reduce the environmental impact of this international consumption-fest.   References from the episode Support our pals over at Green Pear Eco low waste and refill store: https://greenpeareco.com/  Support The Wildlife Trusts as they purchase the Rothbury Estate for nature restoration: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/rothbury-estate-nature-and-nation  Psychology Today on why we shop Black Friday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/consumption-and-lifestyles/202411/why-we-shop-on-black-friday  Forbes did some Black Frid