Environmental Responsibility

Making new products from recycled materials uses less energy and cuts the need to extract fresh raw materials from the earth. It also means less waste ends up in landfills. For details about what you can recycle at home and in your area, visit the relevant website for the part of the UK where you live:

• recyclenow.com (If you live in England)
• wasteawarenesswales.org.uk (If you live in Wales)
• zerowastescotland.org.uk (If you live in Scotland)

Residents of Northern Ireland can get the same information from their local council.

Shopping for goods produced near where you live is another way to support local businesses and farmers. Locally produced food has not travelled long distances, so buying it helps to reduce your carbon footprint. The term "carbon footprint" refers to the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of an individual, organisation, or community.

Reducing Air Pollution

The most effective ways to cut air pollution and look after the environment are:

• Walking: Opting to walk, especially for short distances, contributes to less air pollution since it doesn't involve the use of vehicles that emit gases.
• Using Public Transport: This means using buses, trains, or trams instead of driving your own car. By doing this, fewer vehicles are on the road, leading to lower emissions and less air pollution.

Walking and using public transport are both straightforward ways to care for the environment by lowering emissions of pollutants.