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Do you recycle regularly, or can’t tell your tetra-pak from your tin cans? Recycling is one of the easiest things you can do to go green. Don’t just throw things away –there is no such place as ‘away’, it all ends up somewhere. More on recycling in your neighbourhood here…

Eco-audit your home. How well is it insulated? Lined curtains or drafty doorways? List the things you can fix up around the house – then do it! It could be as simple as switching to energy saving light bulbs. Find our more about saving energy here…

Wait until you have a full load before switching on your washing machine. Half load programmes use more than half the water and energy of a full load.

Support your market traders, they often use less packaging and have fresher products. It’s good to support your local community. Remember to take your eco friendly carry bag with you when you go. More on green buying here…