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Shopping greener is often just as simple as shopping less, shopping local and trying to avoid excessive packaging. We also suggest: When shopping take your own bags to avoid buying more at the checkout. When buying fruit and vegetables aim to buy items that aren't wrapped in plastic, you could bring

To be more environmentally friendly, we recommend: Try to reduce your meat and dairy intake throughout the week and replace them with plant based meals instead. Buy locally produced ingredients where possible. This might be more expensive than the supermarket, but you are buying a sustainably

Growing your own vegetables, fruit or herbs isn’t only good for the environment but you could save money too. Here are a few tips on how you can grow your own food: You can grow several items in small planting pots or bags. You could start by growing your own herbs, such as mint and basil. If you

Be mindful of how much water you use when cooking and try to reuse it where possible. You can do this by: Reuse water to steam vegetables or as part of cooking soups or pasta. When cleaning fruit and vegetables try to put them in a bowl of water, rather than continually running the tap.

To make your kitchen more environmentally friendly, you can: Use utensils that last, such as stainless steel or cast iron pans. Use cloth tea towels instead of paper towels to reduce the amount of waste you produce when cleaning up. Buy kitchen gadgets secondhand. Many new ovens can get up to the

To use your cooking appliances in the greenest way we recommend: Turning them off at the plug socket. When using the kettle only fill it to the amount you require. When charging electronic devices, unplug the device when finished rather than leaving the device charging for long periods of time

Though it is best to prevent food waste by only buying what you need, if you do let food expire you may not need to throw it away. Instead of throwing away expired food, you can: Use expired vegetables and vegetable peelings to make stock. Blend hardened sugar to break it back down into granules

Your local council will collect large items that you want to dispose of. You may need to pay for this service, and most councils will try to recycle and reuse items rather than place them straight into landfills. Charity shops will accept items that are in a good condition, but you may need to check

To dispose of food waste, you should: Use food waste recycling bins provided by your local council. Ensuring that food waste is placed in biodegradable bags or wrapped in newspaper. Ensure the food waste is safely stored with the lid closed on the bin. Pests can be attracted to food waste so make

To make your DIY greener, you can: Try to reuse materials. Use reclaimed second hand items. Have a look at your local recycling centre, try skip hunting or look at adverts to see what materials are around. Use sustainable products when building, such as insulation or wood. When doing DIY in