1. Use a renewable electricity supplier.
Not all electricity suppliers are the same. Several can now provide you with electricity produced from renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and wave power, so even if you use lots of electricity, you know it's not harming the environment. It doesn't cost any more than conventional electricity and can be arranged with one phone call or on line.
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2. Buy fairtrade and Eco-friendly goods.Buying fairtrade goods makes sure that the producers in the Third World always get a fair price. With most products, whether it's cleaning products or DIY, you normally have a choice.Make sure you read the label and think before you buy. Is it biodegradable, is it recycled, is it from renewable sources?
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3. Buy locally produced food.Food transportation is the fastest growing source of exhaust pollution and contributor to global warming. Check out your local Farmers' Market for locally produced food and use your local stores more. If you must use a supermarket, why not get your food delivered and save yourself a car journey.
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4. Bank and invest your money ethicallyYour bank balance, savings and pension money can all benefit environmental and ethical projects and businesses around the world. Ethical investments are increasingly outperforming other investments financially too.
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5. Use your car lessIf you own a car, you probably think you could never do without it but perhaps there are ways you can use it less? How about living closer to your work, joining a car pool, getting things delivered instead of driving to the shopping centre or taking a walk or cycling?
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6. Buy organic and GM-free foodOrganic food is free of all pesticides and so avoids contaminating the land, wildlife and you. Plus, it also tastes better. And did you know that because organic beer and wine have no additives, they give you less of a hangover!
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7. Conserve energy in your homeYour fridge, washing machine, boiler and lightbulbs are all happily wasting your money if they're not energy efficient, but they're not the only culprits. Your walls, loft and windows are probably wasting even more. Save money and do your bit for the planet.
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8. Recycle more of your rubbishMost rubbish can be re-used, recycled or used for compost. You could also buy more recycled and second hand goods - check out your local charity shops.
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9. Holiday EnvironmentallyFlying is one of the most polluting forms of transport. Why not take a break in this country or go travelling by train instead of plane?
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10. Join your local LETS (Local Exchange Trading Scheme) or Time BankUnhook yourself from the global finance system. Share your skills and get services and goods in return for free! Joining a local currency scheme keeps money in the local community and creates networks of support between neighbours.
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