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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
Lobby local authority to improve transport links
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Home
Use an energy saver plug on your fridge
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Stuff
Share power tools with friends or neighbours, don't buy new ones
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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.
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Food
Grow your own fruit and vegHelp
Did you know: Growing your own fruit and vegetables reduces all the energy and waste which normally goes into getting food from the field to your plate - such as transport, refrigeration and packaging. And you can monitor the amount and type of fertiliser and nutrients used to grow your food.
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Travel
Get on your bike for those shorter car trips
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Stuff
Choose cardboard coffinsHelp
Did you know: Traditional coffins can include eco-unfriendly components like chipboards, staples or plastic so why not opt for a cardboard coffin and continue to tread a little lighter on the planet after you have gone!
After all this, tonyrobin will have a footprint of 1.55 planets, and a carbon footprint of 5.77 tonnes per annum
