Some quick tips you can put into place around the house and in your every day life.
Every little helps!
Instead of buying books on Amazon, which is killing the independent and used book market, try searching on Biblio! They have multiple sites, including English, Spanish, and American/Worldwide, and specialise in second-hand and rare books. They work with independent bookshops from around the world, and send books from them to the customer.
Check this useful blog about the impact of fast fashion on the planet, and learn how to lower the carbon footprint of your wardrobe. Tips include shopping second-hand, exchanging clothes with friends, repairing clothes instead of buying new, and how to search for more eco-friendly fabrics.
Re-use odd bits of food waste as fertilizer for your house plants. A few quick and easy ones are:
-Use water from cooking pasta to water your plants (as long as you haven’t added salt).
-Soak a banana skin in a jar of water for a week. Dilute this liquid with more water by around 1 part to 10, and add to your plants’ soil.
-Soak a used tea bag with some leftover dry oats in a jar of water. Leave for at least a day, then dilute with more water and add to the soil.
-Follow creative_explained on Instagram for more tips like this!
The Climate Action Handbook by
"What can I do, personally, about the climate crisis? . . . [Roop] says that civic engagement is one of the most effective ways for individuals to make a difference and to avoid feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis....Ask yourself, what are you passionate about? Using this passion may motivate you to help shape the future of your community." --The New York Times Climate Forward newsletter This must-have book shows us WHY we need to take action now to combat climate change and then, critically, HOW, through easy-to-understand language and fascinating infographics that offer each of us varied and doable solutions to the many challenges facing our planet. As more focus is put on climate science, there is a need for each of us to learn how we can change our habits in our home, communities, and government to save our planet. Enter The Climate Action Handbook. A visually stunning guide, it does what no other climate change book manages to do: it's approachable, digestible, and offers the average person ideas, options, and a roadmap for action. It also offers hope--often overlooked in climate change conversations. Climate actions can create near-instantaneous improvements in air quality and can offer ways to address societal inequities, green our communities, save money, and build local economies. From food and fashion choices, rethinking travel, greening up our homes and gardens, to civic engagement and championing community climate planning, Dr. Heidi Roop shares 100 wide-ranging ways that readers from all walks of life can help move the needle in the right direction. Actions include: * Cutting down on food waste * Reducing your driving speed * Voting in every election * Using the cold-water cycle on your washing machine * Supporting healthy soils in your gardens and community green spaces * Engaging in local climate action planning * Preparing an emergency kit for your home * Deleting unused emails and online accounts * Swapping out milk for nondairy alternatives like oat milk * Opting for slower shipping whenever possible * Regularly maintaining and clean your heating and cooling systems * Engaging in climate conversations at work and at home And many more! Return to this invaluable resource again and again to discover a roadmap for action and much-needed hope. What will your climate journey look like?
Clean and Green by
Simple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won't cost the Earth. Learn how easy it is to make simple swaps in your cleaning and tidying methods for a more eco-friendly home, with helpful tips from bestselling author and Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle. This beautifully illustrated black and white guide with 101 hints and sustainable, natural cleaning tips and hacks will help you take small steps that have a massive positive environmental impact. In Clean & Green, Nancy shares the simple recipes and methods she has developed since making a conscious effort to live more sustainably, many of which are faster and easier than the go-to products and methods most of us use now. From everyday cleaning and laundry tips to zero-effort oven cleaner and guidance on removing tricky stains from clothing and furniture, these economical, practical methods are perfect for anyone looking to reduce their use of plastic and throwaway products. Nancy shares her tried-and-tested recipes for all-purpose cleaners, replacements for harmful chemicals that will keep both your home and the planet clean and green for future generations. 'The book I've waited all my life for' - Kirstie Allsopp
Green Living Made Easy by
'The tips and tricks are just brilliant.' - Jane Dunn, author of Jane's Patisserie 101 eco-friendly home-hacks, tips and recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle. One change, any change, will make a difference to our precious planet. We all want to do our best for our homes and the planet, but it's often hard to find the time and energy to think of alternatives. Nancy Birtwhistle makes it easy with 101 indispensable tips, ideas and recipes that will help you to live a more eco-friendly life without giving up on any home comforts. This practical book is the ultimate guide to reducing your environmental impact while saving you time and money. Inside are tips and home hacks on everything from eco cleaning, upcycling and making the most out of your weekly shop to small-space gardening and creative crafts, plus a selection of Nancy's delicious recipes. Clearly explained, accessible and beautifully illustrated with black and white line-drawings, Green Living Made Easy is the perfect guide for anyone looking to pursue a more sustainable lifestyle but unsure where to start. 'Finally, an eco-friendly home guide that's relatable and we can all follow.' - Sophie Liard, author of The Folding Lady