Change your travel behaviour, think more in terms of public transportation, if possible, walk or ride your bicycle instead of taking the car
Reduce your house heat by 1C, keep the windows closed while heating, dress warmly
Choose products that come with lightweight packaging
Turn off lights and appliances when you are not using them, use energy-saving light bulbs
Reuse plastic bags for shopping and storage
Use a microwave instead of a stove to reheat food
Use rechargeable batteries instead of disposable batteries
What effect do materials have on the environment?
In our daily life, we rely on many materials. Wood, metal, glass and plastics all have environmental consequences. Think about the impact of every product you use. For example, the lighter an object, the less fuel is required to transport it. A heavy suitcase in the boot of a car will require the car to consume more fuel during its journey. The same goes for all product packaging. Therefore, buying food wrapped in lightweight materials thus helps the environment.