Buy local fruits and veggies
Instead of going on a weekly trip to your local supermarket, try heading to your local market to see what local wares you can pick up. The process of flying over things like bananas and avocados is quite damaging to the environment because of their air miles, so encouraging the growth of fruits like berries and local vegetables like carrots and potatoes by buying them from locals is always a great idea. Plus it’s always nice to support local businesses!Zero carbon packaging
One aspect of life that many people don’t tend to think about in terms of its carbon neutrality, is the process of posting things out. Especially at this time of year – whether it’s gifts for loved ones, or purchases from customers if you have a small business – there are so many packages going through the postal system, and you can actually reduce your carbon footprint by using zero-carbon packaging. The best thing about this is you can also get bespoke packaging which means that your delivery is safe, secure and better for the environment.Pump up your tyres
It sounds a little bit unusual, but having properly pumped up tyres actually improves your carbon footprint. It’s because having your tyres pumped up to their correct pressure gets you better mileage – by up to 3%! – so you have to fill up your petrol less frequently. So not only is this a great step for the planet, but your bank account is going to be up to 3% happier too! Other ways your car can help reduce your carbon footprint include getting any repairs were done that is needed, using the correct grade of oil, and car-sharing whenever it is possible.Keep your heating on
It sounds counter-productive to keep your heating on all of the time, but it actually takes much more fuel to heat a room from cold to hot, than to keep it evenly warm and top up where needed. This is generally going to be much more comfortable for you too, and save you on costs like boiler repairs because of frozen pipes. This keeps the cost of Winter lower for you, as well as helps you get closer to being carbon neutral. Do you take any small or large steps to help your carbon footprint? What do you do to make a difference? Share your tips in the comments below.
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