Modern life is putting more and more strain on our environment and its resources but we can all help to combat these effects.

 

This section outlines how you can play a part in helping to save the environment, from recycling to energy efficiency to walking. Just click on one of the links at the side.

 

Some tips for recycling: 

  1. Reuse carrier bags or use cotton bags instead.
  2. Have showers instead of baths, which could save around 40 litres of water.
  3. Reduce your junk mail by signing up to the Mail Preference Service.
  4. Use rechargeable batteries instead of disposable ones.
  5. Start a paper recycling scheme at work, contact the Community Recycling Network.  

For more tips click on to Friends of the Earth. 


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