The environmental impact of Black Friday

Jo Linehan, a climate and sustainability journalist, dives into the environmental toll of Black Friday shopping. She highlights Ireland's higher spending rates and the alarming increase in online returns, emphasizing how impulse buys lead to waste. Linehan discusses the poor recycling rates for electronics and urges the importance of returning old devices. She also addresses the emissions from delivery logistics and explores future delivery risks with automation. Her key takeaway encourages intentional shopping and supporting local retailers for a sustainable future.