Discover simple ways to live sustainably and reduce the impact on the planet
Going sustainable
Learn about the causes and impacts of climate change with free courses from The Open University, Future Learn, or Climate Emergency UK.
Carbon footprint
Find out about your impact on the environment and how you can reduce it
Small changes
Learn how you can bring about positive change by making everyday small changes
Consuming ethically
Ethical consumer magazine is a great source of information about the emissions and other impacts of our purchases.
Donate, Reuse and Recycle
Check out what can be recycled locally, where to donate, reuse outlets and selling unwanted items
Repair and share
Fix broken items instead of buying new by visiting a Repair Café
Sustainable shopping
Find helpful tips in relation to ethical consumer practices, such as buying second hand, buying from sustainable resources, and buying less
Community share
Help your community share rarely used items by starting a local 'library of things'
What you eat
Check out Carbon Brief and the North Northants Sustainable Food Network to learn more about the climate impact of food and how you can eat more sustainably.
By local and eat seasonal
Consider switching to UK seasonal produce to shorten the distance food needs to travel to reach you
Local farmers markets
Farmer’s Markets are wonderful for anyone looking to shop locally, try the best produce from the county and support the wonderful business community in your area
Grown your own food
Try growing your own food at home, the RHS has easy guides to help you get started, no matter how much space you have
Food waste
Check out loads of simple tips and guidance on preventing food waste, including how to meal plan and store food properly
Gardening
Discover how sustainable gardening practices can support the environment and create thriving green spaces.
Biodiversity
There are many ways to support biodiversity –The Wildlife Trust has helpful tips on how to rewild your garden
Healthy soil
Healthy soils hold huge amounts of carbon, The RHS has helpful guidance on how to keep soil healthy and home composting
Travel
Travel smarter, tread lighter and discover tips and tools for a more sustainable journey. Find a chargepoint in your local area.
Eco-friendly car
When buying your next car, pick the least polluting, most efficient vehicle that meets your needs
Car sharing
By sharing car journeys with others you could reduce your carbon footprint by over 10%, make arrangements with other parents and work colleagues to share journeys or join the Liftshare movement
Electric vehicle charging
Switch to an electric vehicle (EV) and discover everything you need to know from EV chargepoint grants and reputable installers
Cycle to Work
Ask your employer if they offers a Cycle to Work scheme, which allows you to purchase a bicycle or electric bike using salary sacrifice
Sustainable travel
Consider greener travel options, such as taking the bus, using community transport, a VOI e-scooter, or active travel modes like walking and cycling
Finance
How we manage our money can have an impact on the climate.
Ethical banks
Find a wide range of information on sustainable banking and investing
Green mortgages
If you have an energy efficient home you could be eligible for a ‘green mortgage,’ check out MoneySavingExpert to learn more about how to qualify and participating lenders