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10 tips for a more sustainable Christmas Give rampant consumerism the boot, don’t stress the planet and make the most of the festive break with our 10 tips for a greener Christmas Environment Society
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Russell Brand: ‘We’re all on the scale of addiction’ Russell Brand may have reached the depths of addiction, with drugs, drink, sex and fame. But from social media to shopping, we’re all hooked... Lifestyle Society
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The shopping centre dedicated to repaired and recycled goods The ReTuna centre in Sweden includes a drop-off zone for unwanted items and offers punters DIY repair classes Environment Society
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Forget rampant consumerism: 10 alternatives to Black Friday As UK shoppers are forecast to spend £10bn in Black Friday sales this week, we’re encouraging people to ‘give stories, not stuff’ with a Pos... Good Business Lifestyle
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The joy of fix: a festival for repair-lovers will take place in London The first ever Fixfest will celebrate a surge of interest in community repair groups across the globe Lifestyle
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Christmas presence: how to survive seasonal dysfunction Stuck with family members and an expectation of joyfulness, Christmas can spark tension and arguments too. Jamie Catto suggests how to repla... Lifestyle Wellbeing
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