It couldn't be easier. A few small changes to make today, that will make a difference for tomorrow.We know that you are already aware and committed to making a difference every day, but here's our quick checklist - please feel free to add to it.
1. Put a 'no junk mail' sticker on your letter box at home - and cut the junk.
2. Put a footnote on your emails to remind the reader to only 'print if required'.
3. Write a list of things that you need to repair at home - and plan to set aside some time to get things done - remember, a stitch in time.....
4. Buy items in bulk to reduce packaging - or look for products that have less packaging.
5. Buy reusable items - and avoid items that will only be used once - like disposable cutlery.
6. Buy fresh foods - more often, and compost the scraps.
7. Pass on clothes or unwanted household goods to charities - maybe have a clean out of last year's clothes and give them a new home.
8. Say no - to plastic bags at the supermarket - keep a stash of reusable shopping bags in the car boot and at work - be ready.
9. Walk somewhere - maybe to the train station, to work, to the shops - leave the car at home, start small and it could turn into a great habit. Even set a day aside every week where the car is left at home - 'car-free' Fridays for example - and do your best to make it a rule.
10. Send that stash of plastic bags in the back on the pantry back to the supermarket for recycling.
11. Arrange to recycle old mobile phones, batteries and printer toners and cartridges - check for drop-off bins at your local post office / bank.
12. Turn off the lights / appliances when not in use - this includes 'standby' appliances, such as the TV - turn it off, at the source.
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