How to have an alternative Black Friday that’s kinder on the planet

Black Friday is almost here and it’s easy to get dragged into the world of seemingly mind-blowing deals without too much thought about our environmental impact.

The American tradition hit the UK around 10 years ago, thanks to online retail giant Amazon. And it’s steam-rolled the high street every year since.

Now, it’s an international phenomenon that has shops slashing prices in-store and online in a bid to make megabucks ahead of the festive season.