Thankfully, the world is beginning to realise just how serious climate change really is and have begun to take action. Whether it’s switching from plastic carrier bags to reusable or going paperless with your mail, there are loads of changes that you can make to help contribute towards the environment.
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Some are easier than others. While it’s important to try and embrace all of the changes you should be making, you might be looking for some quick and easy ways to give back to the earth and help minimise climate change.
Let’s look at a few you can arrange today.
Help You Can Help With The Climate Change Problem
Lighting in your home
Over the past year or so, energy prices have skyrocketed, especially here in the UK. Unfortunately, we all still need that energy for simple everyday uses like turning on the light at night.
Some people even use lights throughout the night as guidance for small children. A great way of being able to justify having it on in the evenings is by installing a dimmer switch in your home.
This will allow you to “turn down” the light and save some money. And, when you’re not using as much energy, you’re helping contribute towards saving the planet. You should also consider switching your light bulbs out for energy saving ones for extra savings.
Vegetable patch
Another thing you can do in a pretty short time frame is start your own vegetable patch, especially if you have a greenhouse to help protect the crops from the elements.
Not only will you save money because you can grow the fruit and vegetables that you’d normally eat, but you’ll be boycotting against the produce that’s sprayed with insecticides that are harmful to the environment.
Many people are put off by growing their own produce because it hasn’t turned out well in the past. That might be the quality of your soil, so make sure you invest in some nutrients for it too. Another tip is to mix it with biofilms, as this helps give the soil better water retention, meaning your produce will get plenty of nutrients.
Compost heap
You’re probably already recycling by now, and that’s amazing. But have you ever thought about other ways you could dispose of degradable food waste? Starting a compost heap in your garden means you’ll be contributing towards less rubbish ending up in landfill.
Imagine if everyone did it; there’d be less trips to landfill, meaning less being dumped and a smaller impact on the environment because there won’t be as many trips! Plus, you could use that compost to enrich your soil for your vegetables too.
Turn down your thermostat
Finally, if you haven’t already, it’s time to turn down your thermostat. Even if you only turn it down by one degree, you’ll be saving up to 13% of your energy bill and 340kg of carbon pollution from your home alone!
And if you turn it down by more, that number rises even faster. So, pop on a jumper or snuggle under the throw and turn down your thermostat to help reduce climate change and save the planet.
