regardless of whether you’ve decided to go green to help the environment, to save money, or just to see how easy it is, every step you take towards eco-friendly living is one that helps the world.
if you’re just starting out and want some sustainable living ideas then here are a couple of steps to get you started:
step1: turn it off
energy conservation is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your carbon footprints. leaving your electrical on standby needlessly uses up energy -hit the off switch and you could see huge improvements, most noticeably in your energy bills.
step2: switch to renewables:
changing your energy suppliers to one that’s 100% renewable is a great eco-friendly tip for any home. anyone can do it, switching is simple and hassle-free plus all the electricity you use when on a 100% renewable tariff is effectively zero carbon!
step3:dont waste food
waste not, want not. did you know that 7.3 million tonnes of food is wasted in the U.K every year? this isn’t just a huge waste of food and money, it adds to the amount odd co2 being created in landfills.
step4: recycle everything
chances are that if you’re thinking about taking on a more eco-friendly lifestyle then you’ll already be recycling. but could you improve your recycling-ability . you can recycle almost everything, from batteries to papers to cars. before you throw it away, take a minutes to find out if you could recycle it instead.