sons homework about greener lives

[kc79]

not really quiz question but can any one help.
my sons homework is to explain how we can lead greener lives.
i can think of the obvious about recycling but can anyone think of anything different.

thanks in advance

[yogasun]

There are loads, a few examples

low energy light bulbs, lower washing temperatures for clothes, not leaving TVs etc on 'standby', etc

walking, going by bike, train instead of car

Not flying unless really essential

Almost too many to list - sorry in a rush!

[gipsey]

Try this web site www.direct.gov.uk good luck

[jeanrowe]

double glazing and loft insulation to reduce heat loss, solar panels. wind turbines.not using plastic bags .car sharing.

[hellbabes]

How about remembering to switch lights off, not leave electrical srtuff on stand by at night, composting tea bags and vegetable material, re-using plastic bags, going to aand giving to charity shops and car boot sales. Making cards from old cards - re-using wrapping paper. Showers not baths; turn heating down by a few degrees. Double glazing. Using bath water for the garden. Saving rain water for plants. The lsit goes on. Hope this is of help.

[FoxLee]

So many good suggestions already. Trying to buy goods without so much packaging. I believe if you use Ecover products, you can get the containers refilled.

When items are broken, try getting them repaired instead of thowing them out and buying new.

[Murielmci]

Join Freecycle -although you have finished with an item someone else might give it a home and avoid landfill. (google freecycle to find your closest one)

Don't leave tap running when you brush your teeth - you use a lot of water (most likely hot) for the two minutes you are supposed to brush for.

Grow your own veggies

Our local school has built a greenhouse from 2 litre plastic bottles. All donated by parents and villagers so the bottles are not tipped and then are a "green" greenhouse.

Buy and cook the food you need then you save on food miles and are not throwing away what you didn't need in the first place! about 30% of food is discarded!!!!!!!

[cheaton]

Buy less

Consume less