Students in further and higher education were asked about their behaviours related to purchasing electronic items, and alternatives such as reuse and rental schemes.

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Just over 1000 students responding to our online survey told us...

• Around a quarter say it is very much like them to fix or repair things they own rather than throw away or buy a replacement (24%).
• A third (34%) say they look for things that will be long lasting when buying things like electronics or clothes.
• Over half of respondents (56%) said they would be interested in rental, repair and maintenance services for electronic goods used during the academic year.
• The majority (45%) of respondents say they spent £250 or less on new items to take with them when they started university.

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