Category Archives: Calendar of Change

This month………….. Make summer work for you and the planet by ditching the tumble drier! One of the biggest carbon emitting energy behaviours in our homes comes from drying our clothes using a tumble drier. The energy needed to heat the air and dry your clothes makes this activity one of the worst for theContinue reading “June’s Top Tip”

This May………………………….. Make your voice count for the environment in the upcoming elections. If you are UK based, May is election month, with local elections taking place this Thursday 5th May 2022. Using your right to vote to have your say on change in your country has always been important, but now more than everContinue reading “May’s Top Tip”

This April…………………. Cut bills and carbon by turning the thermostat down. *DISCLAIMER* This tip is not directed towards those significantly suffering with the rising cost of living where heating is a difficult topic. But if you are looking to save on bills, cut energy use and reduce carbon emissions and are in a position toContinue reading “April’s Top Tip”

This March……………. Scrap the disposable fruit and veg bags. Make it a focus to reduce waste this month by planning out your activities so you can take what you need. For your food shop, keep your reusable bags and any reusable mesh fruit and veg bags together somewhere you will see them before you leave,Continue reading “March’s Top Tip”

This February……………………… Make one small change in your kitchen. Maybe this one seems obvious, but its a great energy saving step – put lids on your pans. Whether its heating up soup, cooking pasta, a stovetop casserole or steaming vegetables, put a lid on your pans to reduce energy consumption and reduce your carbon footprint.Continue reading “February’s Top Tip”

This January………. Start 2022 with the right habits. It’s a new year, and another opportunity to make a difference. We have 8 years until 2030 to reach our climate goals, so every action helps. This month, organise your kitchen cupboards, fridge and freezer to make the most of your meals. Put items with a shorterContinue reading “January’s Top Tip”

This December…….. Have a more conscious Christmas! A 2021 update to last year’s post, as the season of giving rolls around again, here are a few tips and reminders to make sure you gift our planet something which will keep on giving… Ask people what they actually want – a gift that can be usedContinue reading “December’s Top Tip 🎄”

This November…………… Get more out of your post-Halloween pumpkin The big night has been and a new month has begun, but you’ve still got the pumpkins to prove it wasn’t all a dream. Here’s how to get the most out of your gourds without any added festive waste… Pumpkin soup – cut up the flesh,Continue reading “November’s Top Tip 🍂”

This October ……………… Swap the lift for the stairs! Sure, the weather may be getting colder, it may seem easier, but this month we are burning calories not carbon and taking the stairs! Better for your health and less energy intensive, using the stairs in your workplace, home or wherever there is the option willContinue reading “October’s Top Tip 🎃”

This September……… Go brambling! Late summer brings an abundance of plants ready for picking, be it grown in your garden or allotment or provided for by nature. Have a go at picking blackberries from local brambles and use them in crumbles, cupcakes, natural ‘paint’ and more! Make sure you only take what you need andContinue reading “September’s Top Tip 🍂”