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Food
Take a trip to your local Farmers' MarketHelp
A farmers' market is one in which local farmers or producers sell their own produce. All products sold should have been grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by the stallholder. FARMA, the National Farmers' Retail & Markets Association, independently assesses and certifies the markets so you can be confident you are supporting your local community and economy, and reducing your food miles.
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Travel
Become more aware of your own travel behaviour and impact
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Home
Turn down the thermostat in your house by at least one degreeHelp
Did you know: By turning down your thermostat by just one degree you could cut your heating bills by 10%
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Stuff
Buy organic clothesHelp
Did you know: Organic and other forms of low-input agriculture that use minimal or no pesticides and fertilisers - which are energy intensive in their manufacture - consume up to 40% less energy, and support higher levels of wildlife on farms.
drummondhill has pledged to ...
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Food
Encourage the growing of food in community gardens
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Travel
Lobby local authority to improve transport links
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Home
Switch to a water meterHelp
Did you know: We all use different amounts of water at home but homes without meters all pay the same rate, based on our property's rateable value. If you only use small amounts of water then shifting to a meter may cut your bills as you only pay for the water you use. It is free to switch and you could save up to 5-10% off your water bill. You can check on the Uswitch website to find out if you can get a water meter fitted in your area.
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Stuff
Hire, don't buy, power tools if you can't borrow them
After all this, drummondhill will have a footprint of 1.47 planets, and a carbon footprint of 5.21 tonnes per annum