We expect our big purchases like appliances, vehicles, and homes to last a long time, so it’s important to make the best choices. Consider the cost to you and the environment over a product’s life.
International tourism accounts for at least five per cent of the world’s CO2 emissions. There are many ways that we can reduce our environmental impact when holidaying, through the destinations we choose and our actions when we get there.
When you’re renting it’s harder to make changes to your home – but it doesn’t mean you have to lower your sustainable living standards.
Independently audited and awarded “ecolabels” have been created to help consumers make choices that will genuinely benefit the environment.
You can cut down the waste that ends up in our landfills by buying second hand goods, taking good quality items you no longer want to second hand shops or selling them yourself. You can also save or make some money in the process.
You can make a difference when purchasing a new computer by choosing one that will have less environmental impacts, or by buying second-hand to give used products a new life.
Some shopping tips that may even save you money!
A check list for choosing the right house.
When building or renovating, try to use materials that have been produced with the environment in mind.
The information on the new water efficiency label can help you in choosing an appliance which will save you water.
Energy Rating Labels are a good way of comparing the energy use of appliances
Check out the fuel economy of the car you’re thinking of buying before taking the plunge.
You can save a lot of money, on both up-front and ongoing fuel costs, if you choose a car for what you usually do, not what you sometimes do.
