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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Mustafa Mirreh

‘It’s raining – there’s no shortage’: Britons’ excuses for not conserving water

James Linsell-Clark/

One-third of Britons “aren’t bothered” about water waste – with millions overfilling their kettles, leaving the tap running when cleaning their teeth, and having excessively long showers.

A poll of 2,000 adults found 23 per cent of those with an uneconomical approach to water use were not inclined to change their ways because they had a specific daily routine.

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