Chris Huhne
Liberal Democrat MP for Eastleigh
SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY STILL LONG WAY AWAY – HUHNE
Responding to today’s Energy Savings Trust report, showing that British consumers will buy about 30 million electrical and electronic items over the coming six months, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Chris Huhne MP said:
“Modern architects and designers often argue that less is more, but the British consumer seems to be taking time to digest the message.
“Anyone who thinks that an electric toothbrush is essential is suffering delusions and may soon suffer from withered limbs due to a lack of essential exercise.
“This study of attitudes shows that we still have a long way to go towards a sustainable society in which products are measured by their usefulness, length of life and economy.
“However, the good news is that the sharp fall in sales of sports utility vehicles shows that consumer tastes and attitudes can change.”