Advice

Look here for advice about how you can help in the fight against ecological destruction because, contrary to popular belief, one person can make a difference

  1. Use a green cone. If you have a lot of leftover food then put it into a green cone and let it ferment. Wait a while and you'll have a lovely bin full of compost.
  2. Whenever possible, don't buy plastic. It's production is bad for the environment and it is hard to recycle. An all round, bad egg.
  3. Switch off and your lights when they are not in use. It saves you money helps cut down on energy requirements.
  4. When on a short trip, don't use the car. Walk, run, cycle, anything, just don't drive. It keeps you fit and stops you releasing greenhouse gases from your car.
  5. Aerosols with CFCs are no good. They are very poisonous and awful for the Ozone layer.
  6. Don't feed wild animals. It takes away their natural hunting instincts, leaving them vulnerable.
  7. Reuse rubbish. Blue Peter should have taught you that you can do plenty with the tube from kitchen roll. An old bit of string, for instance, can be used to tie parcels, making it a cheap cost efficient alternative to sellotape.
  8. Don't over-shop and under-use. It means that you end up wasting material which is very inefficient.
  9. Spread the message. Let your friends know that if you recycle a years worth of junk mail, you save a tree and a half in paper. If you aren't the only one trying to help the environment, it is always far easier. Also let friends borrow stuff like string or cardboard when it isn't in use; it cuts down on space needed to store things and on the amount of things that need to be produced.
  10. Cardboard boxes are extremely versatile. Instead of using a cardboard box for storage and throwing it  away, try flattening them out, putting them in the loft and using them for extra insulation. It saves energy and makes bulk into something useful. You could also lay flattened cardboard down on a stone floor to keep your feet warm. Once you've totally worn out the cardboard, send it to a recycling centre.
  11. Recycle! It is probably one of the single most important things on this list. It means that rubbish isn't put into a landfill site and left to release methane into the air. It also means that we get back some of what we use up. In fact, to further convince you to recycle, here are some facts relating to recycling.
  • There is no limit to the number of times an aluminum can can be recycled.
  • Plastic bags can be reused as bin liners or package stuffing.
  • Rubber shoe soles can be recycled to make basketball courts and football fields.
  • Unneeded printouts can be cut and stapled to make notepads.
  • Junk mail and newspaper can be reused as package stuffing.
  • Recycled glass bottles can be made into roads, tiles, even surfboards.
  • Recycled cans can be made into air planes, appliances, furniture and more.
  • Recycled paper takes about 60% less energy and water to make than new paper.
  • You can make a lovely hat out of previously-used aluminium foil.