Do you really know? 
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November is synonymous with Black Friday, great deals but what cost? Over consumption is endangering our already fragile planet. Is it time to change our ways? This week Do You Really Know is highlighting concepts and initiatives about reducing our consumption. ‘Tis the season to spend, spend, spend! In the lead up to Christmas we are bombarded with adverts trying to make us buy but this year might be time to try a new approach and buy something that is new, well at least to you. Gifting second-hand, or as it is increasingly being termed, ‘pre-loved’ goods was once looked down upon but with the planet drawing in waste it offers an interesting solution and can help mitigate the £42m worth of unwanted Christmas gifts that go into landfill each year. But how do you find the perfect second-hand gift? What do I need to look out for when buying second hand? What if I don’t have the time to go second hand shopping? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How to exercise safely when the weather is cold? How can I take part in Giving Tuesday? Why do people R-bomb in the dating world? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 24/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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