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24. Invest in good design: A list of traits that can make a sustainable product
Sustainable products can be made of better materials, longer lasting or more easily recycled. But most of all they are good design. Here are some things to look for when choosing your stuff. Videos:...
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25. Recycle some waste: The recycling facts behind why we should recycle
Most of us do our bit to recycle. But do you know why we should recycle? I’m guessing you do, but in this video I stick a few bits of carbon data to the issue. Videos: The home page with all the...
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26. Pay a person: Why services are a low carbon way to spend
Although very few people really get it, one of the simplest ways to cut your carbon footprint is just to pay people. Yep, if you spend on services rather than stuff its bound to cut carbon. Videos:...
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27. Buy a quality offset: Three steps to buy carbon offsets
Carbon offsets can be used well or abused. This video takes a look at what you need to do good offsetting. Videos: The home page with all the videos Guide: Get the 30 Day Shrink eGuide
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28. Plant a tree: Is planting trees a good way to cut carbon
This video looks at the merits of planting trees to reduce carbon. It’s a complicated subject and I would take advice from more knowledgeable. Videos: The home page with all the videos Guide: Get...
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29: Plant flowers for pollinators: Attract bees to your garden by planting...
This video looks at how you can attract more bees to your garden using flowers. INTRODUCTION 1: Introducing the Shrink IN THE KITCHEN 2: Eat plants for a day 3: Shuffle your food 4: Start a vegetable...
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30. Support broader change: Looking beyond your own footprint
And we’re done! This final video looks at why it is important to think beyond your own carbon footprint and take broader action when possible. INTRODUCTION 1: Introducing the Shrink IN THE KITCHEN 2:...
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11 wonktastic charts that will help you understand climate change
Every year a disparate collection of 88 wonks from 68 organisation in 12 countries work tirelessly to produce the Global Carbon Budget. I think of it as a high powered pictured book alternative for...
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19 graphs that explain solar panels for home owners (+maps)
A quick and simple visual explainer of solar panels for home owners Every week or two I get an email asking for information about going solar. Although I’ve had solar panels myself for three years,...
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The beginners guide to lower heating bills: for tenants, owners and homelovers
In an ideal world our homes would be so well insulated that our bodies and appliances would produce enough heat to keep us warm in winter. Of course life is never ideal, and the chances are you don’t...
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