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This month, we are supporting Keep Britain Tidy's January initiative Buy Nothing New MonthLink opens in a new window.

The monthly challenge's website states that "the extra ‘stuff’ we accumulate – particularly over the festive period – can leave us feeling overwhelmed and our homes cluttered and fit to burst. While splurging on new items can bring an initial thrill, this soon wears off, and we often regret and feel guilty about the money we’ve spent. As new seasons roll in, so does added pressure to buy new things and ‘keep up with the Joneses’, especially after seeing a social media influencer, friend or colleague sporting the latest fashion trend or gadget. But there’s an alternative: don't buy anything new."

On each Tuesday throughout the month, we’ll be sharing tips and tricks on how you can buy nothing new and make the most of what you already have. We will be calling on you to rethink what you want versus what you need, reconsider if you can repair versus replace and think about whether you can rent, borrow or buy second-hand rather than buy new. Look out for these on our social media channels @WarwickUniSustLink opens in a new window.