Shopping
Only ever buy what you need, and don’t be tempted by offers such as ‘buy two get the third free’ if you are not sure you can use all those extra products. Try and select recycled packaging and local, organic or fair trade goods wherever possible
Gifts
Instead of buying something that will just be thrown away eventually, give the gift that keeps on giving with ‘present aid’, which is a donation to the charity of the person receiving the gifts choice. If they are interested in growing their own food but don’t know where to start you could also give them a herb
seedling set, which can be grown easily on a sunny windowsill.
Switch
Electricity companies all differ in their attitudes towards renewable energy, so research your local providers and choose the one you feel is working best towards preserving the environment. If you can get Ecotricity in your area then this is a good choice, as this company invests a lot of money into renewable energy.
Off
Make sure all of your electrical equipment is turned off when it is not in use (microwave, television, DVD player, charges etc). Standby uses more electricity than you may realise, and it could save you as much as £40 a year off your electricity bill
Energy Saving Light bulbs
Energy saving light bulbs are getting cheaper every year as more and more people use them, and they can last up to 12 years, paying for themselves hundreds of times over. Energy saving light bulbs are 75% more efficient than traditional light bulbs and are an essential part of any green household.
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