The UK is home to over 24,000 coffee shops, with three new establishments opening daily. But how do they fit into Britons’ everyday lives? Canvas8 spoke to 20 café-goers from across the country to understand why they visit these spaces and whether they prefer chains or independent shops.

Selected bars, restaurants, and cafes in London have joined the Refill initiative, which welcomes people asking for refills of their plastic water bottles with tap water. The scheme hopes to encourage brands and Londoners alike to do their part when it comes to curbing plastic usage.

As travellers both new and seasoned demand more unique experiences that they can boast about on their social feeds, some are opting for sustainable trips to offset their CO2 footprint and help communities abroad. How can tour operators facilitate this kind of responsible travel?

The road to environmental sustainability is paved with good intentions, but this doesn’t stop dirty kitchen roll, coffee cups, pizza boxes and plastic bags wrongly put into recycling bins. Despite Britons being well aware of the need to recycle, more needs to be done to educate them into better action.