Research by Back Market reveals that urban young people have less than 10 square yards of outdoor space and limited access to green areas. Despite this restriction, parents report their children practice eco-friendly habits. Nature workshops at Hackney City Farm aim to rectify this by demonstrating hands-on sustainability. Children are educated on growing greens and e-waste recycling. Yet, a significant portion of parents believe technology aids sustainability learning more than real-life experiences, indicating the need for direct nature interaction in urban environments.
Young people have less than 10 square yards of outdoor space at home in urban neighbourhoods, and limited access to green spaces, according to research by Back Market online recycling platform.
Yet most parents in the survey say their children are actively engaged in eco-friendly practices such as turning off lights, reducing food waste, spending time outdoors and watching environmental TV documentaries on TV.
But that doesn't mean kids should miss out on connecting with nature. We're showing children at Hackney City Farm how small actions can make a big difference.
Most parents are using technology to teach children to learn about sustainability, while six-out-of-10 also believe they learn more about the environment using iPhones and iPads as tools rather than from real life.
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