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The environmental impact of Black Friday

The environmental impact of Black Friday

Update: 2025-11-27
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Black Friday is the annual online shopping event that sees almost every brand and business offer promotions and tantalising incentives to spur pre-Christmas purchasing. But a so-called unmissable deal isn't a win if that item sits on the shelf or, worse, ends up in landfill.

But what is the environmental impact of Black Friday? Pat discussed with Climate Journalist Jo Linehan.

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The environmental impact of Black Friday

The environmental impact of Black Friday