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Food
Buy fairly traded food and drinkHelp

Did you know: When you buy food from overseas, try to buy fairly traded products - such as those certified by Fairtrade - which encourages investment in people - promoting social justice, local economic development and fair prices.
Travel
Use public transport instead of travelling by car
Home
Recognise energy efficiency as key factor in house purchase or refurbishment decisionsHelp

Did you know: Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), will be phased in for all homes bought and sold in England and Wales from August 1, 2007. As they are phased in across the market, these mandatory assessments will provide an energy efficiency rating for houses, similar to the A-G scale currently used for fridges and washing machines. It will enable you to choose a more efficient house and help you to understand in advance the running costs. Remember that an energy efficient house won’t only be kinder to the environment but will also save you money on your heating and lighting bills. If you are refurbishing your home then you should remember that you'll need an EPC when you move, and therefore it’s worth investing in energy efficiency measures to increase the value of your home at point of sale.
Stuff
Use reusable shopping bags not disposables

Food
Buy Marine Stewardship Council certified fishHelp

Did you know: Over three quarters of the world's fishing grounds have been so overfished they are now below sustainable levels. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an independent global non-profit organisation which has developed an environmental standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries. MSC-certified products now include Thames herring and prawns from Scotland's Loch Torridon, as well as salmon and other products from around the world. They can be bought in shops, supermarkets and even restaurants in the UK.
Food
Take a home-made packed lunch to workHelp

Taking your own packed lunch means you can re-use your packaging daily, and saves you lots of money.
Travel
Reduce your car use for short journeys, especially those under two milesHelp

Did you know: Over 1/4 of all car journeys made in the UK are less than two miles. Walking, cycling or taking public transport instead will help reduce congestion and carbon dioxide emissions and could also reduce your overall footprint by about 4%. Walking and cycling are ideal low-carbon ways to get fitter and to get to know your local area.
Stuff
Take part in Buy Nothing DayHelp

Join in the non-consumer movement that encourages us to live more by shopping less. Use the free day to catch up with friends, join in with a community activity or spend the day discovering your surrounding area.

After all this, Mr. Bond will have a footprint of 2.17 planets, and a carbon footprint of 9.05 tonnes per annum

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