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The Economical Environmentalist: Book giveaway

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  • I'm going to be bothered to switch the TV completely off instead of leaving it on standby.
  • I'm going to cycle to work more often! I did today even, in the drizzle - v proud of myself :)
  • So far this year we have insulated our loft and dug a 30ft veg patch in preparation to become completely self sufficient in veg this year. We are also getting 4 chickens so we no longer have to buy eggs. Our plan is to be as self sufficient as we possibly can and avoid supermarkets as much as possible.

    We have also gone down to a one car family which is not only more eco friendly but will save us a small fortune.
  • I'm going to leave the car at home and walk more journeys
  • elyphant
    elyphant Posts: 163 Forumite
    Having got my bike fixed and well on the way to getting some pannier bags (yay!) I'll be using the bicycle more and the car less (less CO2 and money-saving!)
  • lkmc01
    lkmc01 Posts: 967 Forumite
    I'm going to make sure my home is not too warm
  • InaPickle
    InaPickle Posts: 5,968 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I'm going to ride my bike more instead of driving on small journeys. Not only will I save petrol and therefore carbon emissions, but I will also lose weight. Perfect! :beer:
    Please call me 'Pickle'
    No More Buying Books: ???
    No More Buying DVDs: ???
    NMB Toiletries ??? and I've gone back for my Masters at the University of Use Ups!
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    roud to be dealing with her debts 1198~

  • I recycle, grow my own veg, use the car less, I am now going to get everyone else in the household to do the same!
  • ziggy2407
    ziggy2407 Posts: 4,107 Forumite
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    This year Im going to ...

    Reduce, Re-Use and Recycle more - see if I can get down to less than two/three carrier bags a week

    Have another go at growing more veg

    Walk more
    Goodreads 2025 Challenge :16/75
    Goodreads 2024 Challenge: 65/80
    Goodreads 2023 Challenge: 77/52


  • I'm going to increase the amount of loft insulation I have, and look into cavity wall insulation too.
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