Small changes help the environment

Small changes help the environment– The environment needs our love and protection. It is the air we breathe, the food we eat and the fuel that powers our homes. The easiest way for you to reduce your environmental impact is to make small changes in your life. If enough people make a small change it can have a big impact.

Ditch the car

Don’t ditch the car all the time – we know it’s convenient when it’s cold or wet, or you need to get somewhere in a real hurry. Just think about swapping it for a bike or your trusty two feet for smaller trips. Walk the kids to school or cycle to the gym.  Not only will it save you money, it’ll do wonders for your fitness.

Try walking instead of driving.  You’ll save money, help ease pollution and improve your own wellbeing.

Small changes – Unplug your devices

TVs and phone chargers are using energy when they’re plugged in but not in use? Turning them off is a small thing you can do to help keep our planet healthy – and it could help you to spend a bit less on your energy bills too!

Unplug chargers when not in use, you’d be surprised at how much energy they use

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Small changes – Buy local

Do you know how far your food has travelled? Eating out of season means that your green beans could have come from South Africa. Your asparagus could have journeyed from Israel. Both will puts lots of carbon dioxide into our atmosphere. So by shopping at local farm shops and markets you can help to reduce the air miles on your meals – it’s quick and easy!

Locally grown food is low in carbon footprint and by buying from a farm shop you’ll be helping local business to thrive

Small changes – make your garden wildlife-friendly

There are plenty of ways to make your garden a haven for wildlife. It can help to preserve our natural diversity, from bird boxes to compost heaps. Consider installing a green roof to encourage more birds and bugs. A living roof is also a great way to add extra insulation to your building, reducing the amount of energy that’s wasted in heating your home and bringing down your energy bills – it’s the best of all worlds!