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Chimpchoker has done all this ...
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Food
Cut down on meat and dairy produceHelp
Did you know: Because of the large area of land or sea needed to raise livestock and catch fish, eating less meat and fish could reduce your food footprint by up to 40%
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Travel
Lobby local authority to improve transport links
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Home
Line-dry your clothesHelp
Save energy and money by not using or buying a tumble dryer
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Stuff
Choose washable not dry clean-only clothesHelp
Did you know: There are serious concerns about the safety of the chemicals used in the majority of dry cleaners. The best alternative option is to buy clothes that can be machine washed.
Chimpchoker has pledged to ...
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Food
Buy organic foodHelp
Did you know: Organic and other forms of low-input farming 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. Organic and other more holistic farming approaches tend to prioritise animal welfare more than conventional methods. Buying more organic food can reduce your food footprint by around 15%.
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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.
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Home
Purchase energy efficient appliancesHelp
When you're buying appliances look for the Energy Saving Recommended logo. It appears on a wide range of products including fridges, freezers, dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers, light bulbs, light fittings, gas boilers and heating controls.
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Stuff
Use reusable shopping bags not disposables
After all this, Chimpchoker will have a footprint of 1.68 planets, and a carbon footprint of 6.56 tonnes per annum
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