andy burrows, thank ou ve child-centred. andy burrows, thank you very much, _ child-centred. online the nspcc. the rules on the number of deliveries which overseas hgv drivers can make in the uk are to be relaxed, to try to ease the pressure on supply chains. the government hopes the move will help prevent shortages in the run—up to the festive season. but instead of getting caught up in a pre—christmas shopping spree, perhaps we should all think about other options — more green shopping, for example. with me now is bettina maidment, the founder of plastic—free hackney, which started life as an instagram account for recording her own efforts in going plastic—free. thank you for being with us. we know there will be supply shortages, it may be shortages of toys and other things we want for christmas, or to give to children, so what ideas do you have four may be a slightly alternative christmas? i you have four may be a slightly alternative christmas?- you have four may be a slightly alternative christmas? i think we “ust tried alternative christmas? i think we just tried to _ a

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