Sustainable shopping behaviors according to UK shoppers 2022-2024

When asked about their sustainable lifestyle behavior, nearly three-quarters of consumers in the United Kingdom (UK) said they recycled or composted household waste, making it the most common sustainable habit among UK individuals in 2022, 2023, and 2024. ‘Sustainable consumerism’ has become somewhat of a buzzword in recent years, through an increased awareness of the importance of protecting and preserving our environment. Accordingly, many more UK shoppers are trying to shop in a more environmentally friendly way. 

Sustainable fashion

While the environment is typically one of the first things that come to mind when thinking about the production of food, sustainability is also an increasingly vital topic in the world of fashion. As such, increasing numbers of consumers are keeping this in mind when buying clothes. In 2023, over one in five British consumers said they had reduced their apparel purchases due to sustainability reasons. About the same percentage of Brits increased their second-hand clothing purchases.