sustainable actions

recommended by Climate Elvis
Here’s some sustainable actions you can take now to reduce your carbon footprint!

Top 5 things to do as an individual

HOME

• Install solar panels and double-glazed windows to reduce energy use
• Select appliances with high energy-efficiency ratings

WASTE

• Recycle at home
• Find alternative ways to reduce your food waste by using all parts of plants and vegetables

RETAIL

• Reduce your non-essential shopping
• Buy from sustainable retail companies

FOOD

• Avoid food waste
• Reduce number of deliveries and take away food
• Use reusable packaging at home
• Eat local - join a local farmers delivery scheme
• Eat a seasonal vegetable-based diet

TRAVEL

• Use public transport, cycle or walk to work
• Reduce your international travel

Top 5 things to do as a company

OPERATIONS

• Manage your premises better – install water and light sensors to save energy at your offices
• Create an environmental policy followed by all employees

WASTE

• Devise a waste management strategy
• recycling facilities

SUPPLIERS

• Work with sustainable, fair trade suppliers
• Engage with local suppliers and bike couriers

PRINTING

• Reduce printing by printing on both sides of the page and using B&W inks

TRAVEL

• Promote a ‘Cycle-to-work scheme’ for your employees
• Reduce non-essential business flights or travel by train