Installing home insulation is one of the best ways to keep the heat in, and the cold out. There are many types of insulation available to help you keep your..

Renewable energy is the future and the energy crisis has caused an increase in bills across the UK, making the switch to a greener supplier may feel daunting. You can..

Properly dispose of compostable waste like food and organic materials to reduce landfill greenhouse gases. If you have a garden, set up a compost heap or bin. Without a garden,..

Recycling materials is better than sending them to landfill and most of us will already be recycling well. However, keeping on top of recycling standards and knowing what can/can’t be..

Reduce demand for new items and prevent waste by reusing whenever possible. Use a cloth tote bag, refillable water bottle, reusable coffee cup, metal straw, handkerchief, washable or reusable period..

‘Reducing’ focuses on only buying what you need and redistributing what you already own but do not need responsibly – for example by donating clothes to charity or reselling them..

‘Refuse’ single-use items such as plastic carrier bags and straws, plastic wrapped food, and single use cutlery. Refusing wasteful products, especially those that won’t biodegrade, sends a message that these..

Greenwashing involves companies appearing more eco-friendly than they are. For example, fast fashion brands may offer an ‘eco’ line from recycled materials but ignore overproduction and poor working conditions. To..

Average British households spend £9,000 a year on things they will never use (we can all be guilty of impulse shopping!). Carefully thinking about what your buying, whether it’s meal..

Buying second-hand wherever possible, can minimise the demand for new items. Utilise swap shops to get rid of items you no longer need, as well as find those that you..