How you can help

We wanted to share some small, manageable steps that you can take to ensure that you are doing your bit towards a better, greener future. These will instantly help you balance out your own carbon emissions.

Transport

· Walk, bike or use public transport to get to get around

· Share car journeys with friends or family when using a car is needed

· Join a car club instead of buying a new car

Consumption

· Try meat free Mondays, just reducing meat and dairy can have a big impact on emissions

· Reduce the amount of single use plastic in your home (food packaging and toiletries are the main culprits here) Check out city centre zero waste store Shop Zero

· Buy second hand clothes and houseware

Energy

· Switch off lights and electrical items that aren’t in use

· Look into installing renewable energy such as solar

· Find out if your house has wall/loft insulation, or double glazing by looking at your Energy Performance Certificate online

Waste and Water

· Keep showers to under five minutes (try playing two of your favourite songs and use those as a timer...Bohemian Rhapsody is not an option!)

· Reuse items and sell unwanted goods, instead of throwing them away

· Buy a reusable bottle and take advantage of #Refill stations across the city

Biodiversity

· Plant pollinator friendly plants in your garden and local green spaces

· Switch to bio friendly cleaning products

· Make your garden accessible to nature with hedgehog paths, animals shelters and insect homes

Work

· Go paperless at home and/or at the office

· Ask about the sustainability policy where you work and encourage more action

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