Tag: shopping
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The average household spends £1850 on energy bills each year. This equates to £154 a month. However, the Energy Saving Trust gives lots of tips that can help us to reduce our bills by £352 a year for the typical household and will reduce you carbon footprint by at least half a ton a year.…
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Plastic is widely perceived by the public as a major problem for climate change and the environment. It is often why people think recycling bottles is one the most important things they can do for environment. But how does the problem of plastic fit in with the climate change crisis? Putting plastic into context of…
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Which pair of trousers has the lowest carbon footprint? This depends on the material, weight and energy required to look after them. One would expect trousers made from ‘natural’ material such as cotton would have a lower footprint. Is this true? Synthetic fibres versus natural fibres Surprisingly, trousers made from synthetic trousers are better than…
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Which type of shoes have a lower carbon footprint? Shoes vary immensely depending on what material they are made from, their weight and how long they last. Shoes and material Research shows that the heavier the shoe and the wider variety of materials they are made from, the higher the carbon footprint. Rubber crocs come…
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We all know that climate change scientists would recommend buying an electric car to reduce car emissions. But this choice may not be possible for many of us yet. How is it possible to reduce car use when we use it for work and leisure? Here are some solutions you can adopt to substitute some…
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You may have heard that palm oil is harmful to the environment. But what is palm oil and what impact is it having on climate change? Palm oil comes from oil palm trees. Up to 85% of palm oil is produced in countries of Indonesia and Malaysia. Palm oil is used in nearly 50% of…
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Fast fashion causes 10% of greenhouse gas emissions annually and is the second biggest consumer of water. It uses huge amounts of energy and water to produce and transport and one of the main reasons of microplastics being in every part of the world. The biggest players in fast fashion are Zara, Shein, Primark, UNIQLO,…
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Do you need to spend tens of thousands of pounds to reduce your carbon footprint? It is well known that expensive heat pumps and electric cars reduce our carbon footprint. However, what is less well understood is that adopting eco-friendly habits can improve your finances and you don’t need to spend any money or compromise…
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Four things to carry with you when going out Recycling plastic is not very effective and the best way to deal with the amount of plastic pollution in the world is to avoid using buying new products that are typically plastic and are for dingle use. One way of refusing plastic is to carry around…