“很不环保”！环保组织公布英国圣诞节“碳排账单”

Group 1 - The UK environmental organization "Material Focus" released a report criticizing the environmental impact of Christmas celebrations, highlighting that UK consumers spent £1.7 billion on electronic festive decorations last year [1] - The report indicates that over 50 million electronic light decorations were purchased, with 39 million sets of fairy lights included, leading to a staggering 168 million pieces of electronic waste discarded after the holiday [1] - On Christmas Day, carbon emissions in the UK were reported to be 23 times higher than on a regular day, with an individual emitting approximately 513 kilograms of CO2, where 93% of this was attributed to Christmas gifts [1] Group 2 - Fast-moving consumer electronics are characterized by low cost, poor craftsmanship, difficulty in repair, and challenges in recycling, with UK households averaging 30 such products [2] - Nearly 500 million pieces of electronic waste are discarded annually in the UK, posing significant safety hazards, particularly due to the battery-powered nature of these products [2] - In 2023-2024, there were 1,200 fires caused by batteries in the UK, marking a 71% increase from the previous year, with incidents occurring widely in bins and waste stations [2]