1. Go for homegrown products
2. Shop local
We lost a fifth of our local shops and services in the five years up to 2002, because we didn't use them. Buying food locally supports your local economy and cuts down on fuel costs as you don't have to drive to out-of-town superstores.3. Use less packaging
4. Buy the good wood
When buying kitchen accessories, furniture and other wood products, try to pick environmentally friendly wood items.5. Choose organic wisely
6. Re-use aluminium foil
7. Choose fish wisely
8. Cut down on pesticide intake
9. Eat less meat
Global meat production has risen by 500 per cent since the 1950s, and most of the meat consumed is from intensively-reared animals. For every kilo of beef produced, around 10kg of grain is needed to feed the animal.10. Buy A-rated appliances
11. Conserve water
12. Re-use and recycle more
13. Be a greener cleaner
14. Grow your own
Herbs, lettuce, potatoes, runner beans, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes and more can all be grown in patio pots. Homegrown means fewer food miles and zero packaging.15. Don't let your waste go to waste
Keep a pedal bin in the kitchen for coffee grounds, egg shells, tea bags and veg peelings, and transfer them regularly to a garden compost pile..16. Buy Fairtrade products
It guarantees farmers a fair price for products and also ensures some environmental benefits.
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