Main Barriers to Adopting a More Sustainable Lifestyle Among The British 2025

Main Barriers to Adopting a More Sustainable Lifestyle Among The British 2025

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Country: UK
Type of survey: CAWI
Number of respondents: 563
Age group: 18-55+
Published date: 2025
Survey Question:

"What barriers or obstacles do you face in adopting a more sustainable lifestyle?"

Key Takeaways

In the UK, the most common barrier to sustainable living is high costs, cited by 43% of respondents. Other challenges include limited or poor recycling and composting facilities (23%) and a lack of time or convenience (21%). Access to sustainable products, public transport, and suitable housing options also limits people’s ability to make greener choices.

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