EAT SUSTAINABLY- EAT #GEOFOOD

• Eat fruit and vegetables in season and grown locally – it helps to reduce carbon emissions.
• Reduce the amount of meat and dairy you eat.
• Buy food that is produced more sustainably.

REDUCE WASTE- LESS PACKAGING

• Repair, reuse, donate or sell items rather than throwing them away.
• Reduce the number of single-use items you’re buying and swap them for reusable alternatives. Good items to start with include coffee cups, water bottles and bags.
• Make sure you recycle according to your local authority’s guidelines.
• Batch cook and freeze food or get inventive with leftovers to use up fresh fruit and vegetables.

PROTECT AND ENJOY GREEN SPACES –

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• Plant a window box with nectar-rich flowers – even a small space can make a change.
• If you have a garden or green space, try to include a wide variety of plants to lengthen the flowering season and support different kinds of wildlife.
• Let your garden grow wild. Reduce the number of times you mow your lawn to encourage plants to grow – they are a good source of food for birds.
• Help nurture a park or community garden near you.
• Care for the wildlife that visits your space. Build a pond or hedgehog home, put up a bird box or a bee hotel and avoid using harsh chemicals.

REDUCE ENERGY USE- SWITCH OFF THE LAMP!

• Turn off lights and electrical appliances when you’re not using them.
• Put on an extra layer before you turn up the heating.
• Ensure your home is energy efficient.

TRAVEL RESPONSIBLY- USE THE BIKE!

• Leave the car at home and walk, cycle or use public transport wherever you can.
• Cut back on flying and try to take the train if travelling around Europe.