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For electrical items, such as computers, look at energy ratings, choosing equipment that is energy efficient. Consider the longevity and guarantees of office items. Think about buying second hand office equipment and furniture, which is often better quality and more durable than new furniture

Try to reuse or recycle office equipment instead of throwing them away. Electronics are often difficult to dispose of and recycle but you can take them to specialised recycling centres. Paper waste should always be recycled and ideally reused beforehand. Ink cartridges can usually be posted back to

When washing your clothes microfibres are often released. These tiny pieces of plastic come off of synthetic clothing and go into the water supply, they are usually missed by filters and end up in the ocean. Microplastic shedding is caused by three things: abrasion, heat and chemicals from detergent

tumble dryers use a lot of energy, so ideally air dry clothing outside on a washing line or inside on a clothing rack. if drying clothes inside your home, ventilate the room well, to allow the air to flow and space the clothes out so they dry quicker. if you use a tumble dryer, use it for the least

always put on a full load when cleaning clothes, but be careful not to overload the washing machine use the eco setting on your washing machine use non-bio washing powder or liquid if an item only has a tiny stain, try handwashing it first to see if the dirt can be removed modern washing machines

When washing dishes, it’s important to think about how much energy and water we are using. To wash your dishes in the greenest way we recommend: washing dishes by hand and using as little water as possible waiting to wash the dishes and then filling a small bowl of water to reuse if you have a

Compared to traditional brooms, vacuums use lots of energy. The average vacuum uses 1,440w of energy per hour, generated by a 12-amp motor, and only 25% the electricity used goes on cleaning up dirt and dust, the rest simply creates heat and noise. To minimise the environmental impact of your vacuum