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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.
Travel
Take holidays closer to home
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Use the washing machine at 30 degrees when possible for lightly soiled clothesHelp

Did you know: Washing at 30°C rather than normal temperatures means you use up to 40% less electricity.
Stuff
Share power tools with friends or neighbours, don't buy new ones

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.
Travel
Live closer to your place of work or try to work from home
Home
Run your fridge between 3-5 °C
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Donate unwanted appliances to others who want themHelp

Lots of stuff that we may think has seen its day may still be valuable to other people so when you want to dispose of unwanted appliances or furniture, donate it to a local charity or see if there is a Freecycle group near you. The Freecycle Network provides a virtual outlet to "recycle" unwanted items - furniture, bicycles, to old doors. And everything offered is free.

After all this, tboy will have a footprint of 1.72 planets, and a carbon footprint of 6.62 tonnes per annum

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