According to a recent survey by mouldable glue brand, Sugru, us Brits are pouring billions of pounds down the drain and adding to landfill waste by replacing broken items which could be fixed. Only a third of adults reported that they were thrifty enough to make a conscious effort to fix things, rather than throwing them away. Encouraging people to fix everyday items is part of Sugru’s ethos – log on to www.sugru.com for plenty of great ideas on how you can make do and mend, as well as suggestions such as making hooks and organising cables in the home.