Almost three quarters of parents have been told off by their children for not behaving in an environmentally friendly manner, research has revealed

A survey of 1,000 mums and dads with children aged five to 16 looked at how educated families are on the environment and sustainable living.

It emerged almost 72 per cent of grown-ups have been criticised by their kids for acting in a non-eco-friendly manner for reasons such as using too much water, not buying organic food and not recycling.

Parents knowledge is lacking

The survey, by HiPP Organic, also found that one fifth (20 per cent) of parents consider themselves as having ‘little’ to ‘no’ awareness about eco-friendly practises.

And more than half of parents (57 per cent) admit their children know more about sustainable living than they do.

Recycling (44 per cent) global warming (35 per cent) and pollution (28 per cent) are the issues parents are least knowledgeable about.

However, since lockdown almost half (47 per cent) of families have a newfound appreciation for nature.