With approximately 75 per cent of our rubbish generated by packaging, a few simple steps - buying loose fruit and veg, choosing products with recyclable packaging, and avoiding individually wrapped portions - can have a big impact.
From Sheherazade Goldsmith
The planet's environmental woes tend to be overlooked as we scramble for the latest high-tech gizmos - and conveniently ignore their energy consumption.
A long, hot bath is a real treat. But from a 'green' point of view, that's probably what it should be: an occasional treat.
If you really want to help make a difference while getting a true travel experience, consider a community-run trip.
Consuming less means throwing away less, while reusing things actually helps to save the planet as well as the pennies.
Somehow, a scrubbed house spells a fresh start.
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