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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
When staying in a hotel, ensure your sheets and towels are not changed dailyHelp
Did you know: This will save on both water and energy.
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Home
Use a watering can rather than a hose or sprinkler
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Stuff
Give charity 'good gifts'Help
Be it a wedding, birthday or Christmas gift. Do you really need another paperweight or a newer mobile phone? For the same money you can make a real difference to the world by helping biodiversity or people in need. Giving a virtual gift, for example from WWF, of a bicycle or a beehive will help people around the world and protect habitats of endangered species.
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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
If you have to buy a new car, make sure it has an A or B energy efficiency ratingHelp
Did you know: Similar to that for your fridge and washing machine, an independent labelling system now rates cars on their environmental performance. You can use this information to choose a low-carbon car, preferably one with a rating of A or B.
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Home
Fit shelves above radiators under windowsHelp
Did you know: This will reduce heat loss through your windows, trapping more heat inside the house.
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Stuff
Use chemical-free laundry balls
After all this, jo90 will have a footprint of 1.39 planets, and a carbon footprint of 4.84 tonnes per annum