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Make your own toiletries or switch to natural brands.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T12:24:35+00:00
Make your own toiletries or switch to natural brands.
Share the little things in life, such as newspapers, magazines, books and DVDs, between friends and neighbours.
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2017-01-14T23:19:59+00:00
Share the little things in life, such as newspapers, magazines, books and DVDs, between friends and neighbours.
Grow houseplants for clean air and give them rainwater occasionally as it has less impurities than tapwater.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T15:55:33+00:00
Grow houseplants for clean air and give them rainwater occasionally as it has less impurities than tapwater.
Instead of buying paper napkins for each celebration buy cloth napkins that you can use again, or make your own.
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2017-01-14T23:21:24+00:00
Instead of buying paper napkins for each celebration buy cloth napkins that you can use again, or make your own.
Go for the most significant impact on your waste by aiming for a zero waste kitchen.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T14:12:23+00:00
Go for the most significant impact on your waste by aiming for a zero waste kitchen.
Avoid creating waste. When ordering food avoid plastic utensils or straws by asking in advance.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-02-01T10:51:25+00:00
Avoid creating waste. When ordering food avoid plastic utensils or straws by asking in advance.
In the garden, use coffee grounds as a mulch for acid-loving plants or around the base of plants to deter ants and slugs.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T14:58:21+00:00
In the garden, use coffee grounds as a mulch for acid-loving plants or around the base of plants to deter ants and slugs.
Take time to work out how much you need before making a purchase. If you do this for items such as food and paint you'll avoid paying for quantities that will only go to waste.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-14T23:28:50+00:00
Take time to work out how much you need before making a purchase. If you do this for items such as food and paint you'll avoid paying for quantities that will only go to waste.
Save and re-use the little sundries that come along with packaging, such as rubber bands, twist ties and boxes.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-02-01T11:13:30+00:00
Save and re-use the little sundries that come along with packaging, such as rubber bands, twist ties and boxes.
Choose rechargeable batteries and a battery charger to cut down on disposables. Eventually recyclable batteries reach the end of their life too but they can be recycled – local recycling policies vary so check with your recycling facility.

Nature Holds The Key
2017-02-01T11:21:56+00:00
Choose rechargeable batteries and a battery charger to cut down on disposables. Eventually recyclable batteries reach the end of their life too but they can be recycled – local recycling policies vary so check with your recycling facility.
To avoid creating waste, choose products with the least amount of packaging.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-02-01T10:52:50+00:00
To avoid creating waste, choose products with the least amount of packaging.
Reduce toxins in the home – always leave outdoor shoes at the door.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T11:43:32+00:00
Reduce toxins in the home – always leave outdoor shoes at the door.
Check your local library to find out all the resources it provides. Libraries are a good place to read magazines and newspapers as well as borrowing books (and DVDs).
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2017-01-14T23:24:26+00:00
Check your local library to find out all the resources it provides. Libraries are a good place to read magazines and newspapers as well as borrowing books (and DVDs).
Switch to LED lights. They cost less to run and last longer than any other bulb.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T14:04:54+00:00
Switch to LED lights. They cost less to run and last longer than any other bulb.
Choose houseplants that reduce toxins.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T12:21:07+00:00
Choose houseplants that reduce toxins.
Where there's a choice select products with minimal or no packaging.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T14:10:19+00:00
Where there's a choice select products with minimal or no packaging.
Filter water for all uses, not just drinking. Install a water filter instead of filling up those jugs.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T12:16:00+00:00
Filter water for all uses, not just drinking. Install a [easyazon_link identifier="B00H213YSA" locale="UK" tag="crosswebideas-21"]water filter[/easyazon_link] instead of filling up those jugs.
Rub beeswax over pans and baking sheets rather than use butter or oil each time. Over time the pan develops a permanent coating.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T15:59:01+00:00
Rub beeswax over pans and baking sheets rather than use butter or oil each time. Over time the pan develops a permanent coating.
Replace at least part of your lawn with a meadow as a wildlife habitat, and cut down on the need for watering.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T16:30:07+00:00
Replace at least part of your lawn with a meadow as a wildlife habitat, and cut down on the need for watering.
If you only need a tool or piece of equipment infrequently then instead of buying one, save resources by asking a friend or neighbour if you can borrow one. Or check online for a lending club, such as Streetbank.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-14T23:18:12+00:00
If you only need a tool or piece of equipment infrequently then instead of buying one, save resources by asking a friend or neighbour if you can borrow one. Or check online for a lending club, such as Streetbank.
Take holidays closer to home and avoid air travel if you can to reduce your carbon footprint.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T14:06:19+00:00
Take holidays closer to home and avoid air travel if you can to reduce your carbon footprint.
Use natural cleaning products or make your own.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T12:18:21+00:00
Use natural cleaning products or make your own.

Choose drought-resistant plants for the garden to cut down on the need for watering.

Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T16:25:18+00:00
Choose drought-resistant plants for the garden to cut down on the need for watering.
Save electricity by running your washing machine on a cooler setting and consider line-drying your clothes instead of using a dryer.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T14:08:59+00:00
Save electricity by running your washing machine on a cooler setting and consider line-drying your clothes instead of using a dryer.
Share tools and gadgets that people use infrequently rather than each of your neighbours buying their own individual items. Plan ahead and co-ordinate new purchases with your neighbours.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-02-01T11:20:10+00:00
Share tools and gadgets that people use infrequently rather than each of your neighbours buying their own individual items. Plan ahead and co-ordinate new purchases with your neighbours.
Avoid chemical products for pest control. Rely on non-toxic alternatives.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T12:20:11+00:00
Avoid chemical products for pest control. Rely on non-toxic alternatives.
Use a recycled plastic water butt to collect rainwater for your garden.
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2017-01-09T16:28:20+00:00
Use a [easyazon_link identifier="B0030ZPC9Q" locale="UK" tag="crosswebideas-21" cart="n"]recycled plastic water butt[/easyazon_link] to collect rainwater for your garden.
Those little fruit and veg labels that supermarkets use can be recycled too. Peel them off and stick them onto a plastic container in the recycling bin.
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2017-02-01T11:25:45+00:00
Those little fruit and veg labels that supermarkets use can be recycled too. Peel them off and stick them onto a plastic container in the recycling bin.
If you're looking for a hotel go to TripAdvisor and select 'GreenLeaders' from the 'More' menu option above the search box.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-02-01T11:00:07+00:00
If you're looking for a hotel go to TripAdvisor and select 'GreenLeaders' from the 'More' menu option above the search box.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T14:13:44+00:00
Make your own compost
Sprinkle dry tea leaves to deodorise problem areas such as your cat litter tray.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T15:43:46+00:00
Sprinkle dry tea leaves to deodorise problem areas such as your cat litter tray.

Use beeswax candles instead of ordinary paraffin candles. They burn cleaner, brighter and last longer. They also emit negative ions which improve air quality.

Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T16:17:40+00:00
Use beeswax candles instead of ordinary paraffin candles. They burn cleaner, brighter and last longer. They also emit negative ions which improve air quality.
Avoid synthetic fragrances. Choose natural methods to make your home smell fresh.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T12:08:14+00:00
Avoid synthetic fragrances. Choose natural methods to make your home smell fresh.
Look at the types of products you use and switch from disposable to reusable, such as food and drink containers, razors and nappies.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-02-01T11:03:29+00:00
Look at the types of products you use and switch from disposable to reusable, such as food and drink containers, razors and nappies.
Save paper – always refuse paper receipts.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T11:35:10+00:00
Save paper – always refuse paper receipts.
If possible replace disposable products with reusable ones (eg. food storage, coffee filters, straws, etc.).
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T15:06:23+00:00
If possible replace disposable products with reusable ones (eg. food storage, coffee filters, straws, etc.).
Use dried tea leaves as a deodoriser. Scatter them over the carpet, leave for ten minutes then vacuum up. Place in the fridge to absorb odours (like baking soda).
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T15:03:06+00:00
Use dried tea leaves as a deodoriser. Scatter them over the carpet, leave for ten minutes then vacuum up. Place in the fridge to absorb odours (like baking soda).
If you order coffee when you're out and about carry your own mug to avoid paper waste.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-02-01T10:55:10+00:00
If you order coffee when you're out and about carry your own mug to avoid paper waste.
Use charcoal deodorisers around the home to absorb rather than mask odours and toxins.
Nature Holds The Key
2017-01-09T12:03:11+00:00
Use [easyazon_link identifier="B0181XKRUK" locale="UK" tag="crosswebideas-21"]charcoal deodorisers[/easyazon_link] around the home to absorb rather than mask odours and toxins.
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