This week's eco tip from St Mary's: Energy saving

This week's eco tip from St Mary's: Energy saving

As days get shorter, more energy is used for heat and light. Saving energy reduces bills, and moves us closer to needing renewable energy only: so we need to be aware of energy use.

The St Mary’s weekly newsletter features regular eco tips.

EcoTip: Loo rolls and carbon literacy

Many mainstream toilet roll brands are now using less recycled wood pulp and more fresh wood, which is not at all eco-friendly. Find our how to buy better here….

Regular cleaning products contains about 120,000 chemicals, mostly recent inventions, are polluting the environment.

White or malt vinegar is good for household cleaning and cheaper.

Doing an online eco lifestyle audit will help you identify the areas of your life where you can make positive eco changes.

Traveling more sustainably could reduce your carbon footprint.

Simple ways to save energy and cut your bills.

When you've learned a bit about climate change, spread that knowledge.

Find out how to repair household goods to give them a longer lifespan.

Find out how reducing the amount of meat you eat can help the environment.

Find out how to save energy in your home.

Find out about useful apps and websites to help you reduce food waste.

Find out what waste has to do with global warming.

Save water: find out how to care for creation by reducing your water use.

Take The Jump: Six shifts to protect our Earth and live with joy.

Did you know 1 August is World Overshoot Day?