Tag: shopping
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Today we have the option of having our groceries delivered to us instead of going to the high street. If we want to reduce our carbon footprint, is it better to do our weekly shopping online and get it delivered to us, or should we make the effort to shop ourselves at the supermarket? Online…
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How can we reduce our carbon footprint when using the bathroom? There are some products we can buy which will lower our water use and reduce the amount of waste we create. A water hippo in the cistern A water hippo is placed in the toilet cistern and save 3 litres of water every time…
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The food wasted globally is staggering. Despite that we make 5000 calories per person, when we only need 2500 calories, 733 million people go hungry everyday and nearly 3 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet. Globally, 25-30% of food is lost or wasted from farm to the household to landfill and it is estimated…
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Here is a list of books which have been a source of inspiration for this blog. They burst myths, make it easy to understand how our choices impact our carbon footprint and provide good tips of how to properly cut our carbon emissions. These books are written by experts in this field, with their suggestions…
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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…