Green living
Home insurance - tips & advice - green living
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Carbon offset calculator
Calculate your carbon footprint from air travel, your car or your home with our online calculator
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Energy saving
More information about choosing the right energy supplier and improving insulation in your home
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Eating out and green restaurants Choose an eco restaurant if you can – order local food, avoid bottled water, cut down on meat consumption and other eco dining tips
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Create a green kitchen Look after your fridge, use your dishwasher efficiently, put lids on pots of boiling water, avoid Teflon – there’s lots you can do to reduce the environmental impact of your kitchen
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Dreaming of a 'green' Christmas At Christmas we like to consume but there’s lots you can do to be greener without ruining everyone’s fun, from recycling your tree and Christmas cards to making your own decorations
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Eco hobbies Get a green hobby, such as gardening, walking or foraging, rather than sitting in front of the telly or computer. Plus visit local attractions, volunteer or do a conservation course.
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Consume less How to get a bit more shelf-life out of the things you already own
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Life unplugged Tips on finding eco gadgets that don't require electricity plus why it's good to unplug things that don't need electricity when you're not using them.
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How to recycle everything Your local council may collect your paper, glass and plastic bottles but what do you do with the things they don’t collect? – plus how and what to compost.
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Having a ‘green’ baby Having a baby doesn’t have to mean creating piles of waste. Reusable nappies, natural baby foods, and wooden toys can all play their part in making your baby a bona fide greenie.
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Eat your greens Tips and advice on buying local, organic produce with minimal packaging plus the benefits of growing your own.
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Green holidays More about how you can be environmentally friendly when planning your holidays.
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