Use cold water in the washing machine whenever possible as hot water uses more energy.

Turn your taps off when not using them and fix leaks, every drop counts.

Reuse water from your washing machine to water your garden, some machines use over 100 litres of water per load.

Flush the toilet less; if you cut flushing in half you can save up to 62 litres of water per day.

Recycle and reuse everything you can at work and at home such as; papers, cans, glass bottles and jars, aluminium foil and motor oil.

Reuse plastic bags as bin liners or use any type of reusable bag to do your shopping.

Use reusable containers for food instead of using plastic wrap or aluminium foil.

Avoid purchasing non biodegradable or disposable products.

Purchase the most energy efficient appliances; they may cost more initially but will reduce household bills and the strain on the environment.

Replace your normal light globes with energy efficient light globes.

Wear more clothes rather than turning the heating up.

Turn off appliances at the power point to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Join a group that plants trees. Every tree makes a difference.

Don't have more than 2 children between you and your partner because overpopulation increases consumption and the demand on natural resources.

Lead by example and influence others to respect the environment.

Carpool, use public transport, ride a pushbike or walk to work. Riding to work in town can be quicker than driving and it is also very good for your health.

Let your local government representatives know how much you care for the environment and insist on change.