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Lifestyle Tips

Home Tips

	Install a low-flow shower head

	Use re-usable containers to store and transport food

	Purchase locally grown organic food from shops/farmers' markets

	Eat less meat

	Use the wind ? dry your laundry on a clothes line (or on a hanging rack)

	Turn your TV off ? don?t leave it on standby

	Think before you buy ? do you really need (or even want) it?

	Only buy as much food as you need

	Grow your own food ? get an allotment or a window box of herbs

	Avoid toxic paints, try to use natural paints where possible

	Look to alternatives for tampons & pads, try a mooncup

	avoid disposable nappies, try cloth, or even better no nappies - like in China

	don't buy new, find re-used - think charity shops, freecycle etc.

	can your car run on biodiesel for those trips you must do!

	volunteer somewhere today

	save water: bath with a friend?

	use washable nappies breast pads and baby wipes

Office Tips

	Use a coffee mug instead of disposable mugs

	Use public transport, car pools, walk or cycle to work

	Reduce washing up ? only use one mug a day in the office

	Think before you print

Energy Tips

	Use cloth instead of paper towels

	Lower your water heaters temperature to 60?C

	Turn off lights when you leave the room

	Buy electricity from a green energy supplier

Water Tips

	Place a plastic water bottle filled with water in your toilet flush to save water

Lifestyle News

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Making Sustainability Pay Presentation Slides

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Lifestyle Downloads

Sponge Response - BERR Renewable Energy Consultation - [147KB]

Sponge Eco Trail 2008 - [635KB]