101 Actions – 101 Ways

General Actions

Buying only from responsible and certified brands and having a good understanding of our carbon footprints are some of the actions we should all try to be conscious of and incorporate into our daily lives.

Measure your carbon footprint

An essential first step to action

Buy from responsible brands

Responsible brands aim to protect ecosystems and preserve natural resources

Choose an ethical bank

Your choice of bank makes a significant difference to your carbon footprint

Avoid palm oil

Palm oil production causes deforestation, loss of biodiversity and displacement of indigenous peoples

Food

Unsustainable agricultural practices contribute to deforestation, pollution, and the exacerbation of climate change which impacts food production. Environmentally responsible farming methods, plant-based eating habits and the use of innovative food technologies play a vital role in preserving our environment and ensuring food security. We champion thoughtful decisions in growing, processing, and consuming food.

Buy certified products

Product certifications prove that a company has conformed to a set of recognised industry standards

Eat less meat

Animal agriculture is the single biggest cause of deforestation globally

Adopt a plant-based diet

Adopting a plant-based diet is probably the most effective way you can reduce your carbon footprint

Buy organic food

Growing food organically improves soil health which is fundamental to everything that we grow and eat

Reduce dairy consumption

Cattle milk is amongst the highest two emitters of GHGs in livestock commodities

Eat seasonally

Focusing your diet on seasonal produce is better for the environment

Grow your own food and plants

It will improve your mental and physical health

Avoid food waste

If we stopped wasting food altogether, we’d eliminate 6% of our total emissions

Personal Care

Choosing eco-friendly options such as organic, Fairtrade and cruelty-free products and ethically-sourced and sustainable products and clothing plays a crucial role in reducing our environmental footprints.

Buy second-hand clothing

The fast fashion industry is the second most polluting industry on Earth

Don't buy uncertified cotton products

Farming cotton unsustainably is one of the most environmentally damaging things that we do

Use a recyclable toothbrush

Approximately 264 million toothbrushes are thrown away annually in the UK

Home and Living

Energy consumption, waste generation, and resource usage in our homes contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and the depletion of natural resources. Integrating energy-efficient appliances, reducing water waste, utilising sustainable materials for construction and furnishings, recycling and composting, can all lead to making your home greener.

Insulate your home

You will reduce the amount of energy you use by a significant amount

Use a green energy supplier

40% of the UK’s emissions come from household energy

Use green cleaning products

The majority of chemical cleaning products are toxic to humans and the environment

Green your pet

The average carbon footprint of your dog is twice that of a 4x4 car

Do your laundry sustainably

90% of the energy used for washing clothes goes to heating the water

Travel and Lifestyle

Learn how to drive efficiently, choose ride-sharing programs, fly less or not at all, low-emission transportation modes and choosing sustainable tourism can all help to reduce our environmental footprint.

Be an eco driver

Driving cars is one of the major sources of your carbon emissions

Fly less or not at all

In 2019 global air travel generated to 915 million tonnes of CO2