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Sustainable Living
Living a sustainable life has become more crucial than ever in our rapidly changing world. By making conscious choices and practicing an eco-friendly lifestyle, we can help preserve the environment we live in.
Reducing your carbon footprint doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Here are some of our top tips for taking action on how you can live a more sustainable life. (This is not environmental advice its sharing our tips as caring is sharing)
Reuse and upcycle where you can
- Get yourself a reusable bottle & coffee cup rather than disposable ones – it often pays to bring your own cup as some coffee shops offer a discount off the purchase price when you bring your own! Try Making a weekly meal plan – you will avoid wastage and practice mindful nutrition
- Try purchasing second-hand or vintage items (and don’t forget to sell too). Many apps are available, so whether you’re looking to furnish your home, find a new outfit or even sports equipment, there are items out there looking for a new home!
- Up-cycle and find alternative uses for items you would typically just throw away; this could range from reupholstering old furniture to using coffee grounds in your soil to promote healthy plants.
Shop Ethically & local where you can, think about the carbon price often local producers /suppliers are extremely competitive and you will be supporting local communities to thrive.
- Think about the carbon price tag, as well as how much money it costs when making new purchases. This simple mindset change may help you keep sustainability at the front of your mind and allow you to invest into other alternatives.
- Skip the fast fashion and try sustainably sourced garments – you can even discover the journey your clothes take from material sourcing to arriving on the doorstep.
- Food grown locally will travel fewer ‘food miles’ before it arrives on your plate, so consider seasonal fruit and vegetables from local producers.
- Neighbours/friends may enjoy the company of going together to shop or picking up items for one another running errand's=good deeds.
- Try staycations when looking for a trip, explore the fantastic options available and reduce your air miles, these can be a big contributor to your carbon footprint.
Reduce your carbon footprint
- Your home could be losing heat through draughts around the property. Check around your windows, doors and between floorboards or up your chimney.
- Draught-proofing these areas can be a cost-effective way to reduce your energy usage and reduce your household’s carbon emissions.
- Wash your clothes at 30c where possible, which will also save your energy bills in the process!
- Check if your clothes actually need washing as they may just need a quick airing, and you can then wear them again.
- Use energy-saving lights around your home to reduce both your bills and carbon footprint.
This is not an exhaustive list - lets be the change