Habits that are damaging the environment
Using Kettles Many people guess the amount of water they need when they boil the kettle, and they end up boiling too much. Boiling a kettle actually uses a lot of power- enough to light a whole household- which also costs the householder money. There are energy efficient kettles available that can help to reduce energy usage. Eating Farmed Meat Maybe you’re not ready to take a step in the veggie or vegan direction, but if you’re eating farmed meat, you’re supporting an incredibly environmentally damaging industry. Many acres of rainforest are cleared to grow soy crops and grains to feed cattle, and overgrazing of cattle is a major reason for global soil depletion and source of climate pollution. This is partly why box schemes for meat boxes are on the rise all over the world, but you might also consider going vegan or vegetarian on alternate weeks, or specific days, which will reduce your carbon footprint significantly Throwing biodegradables in the trash....