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NatashaGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 08-Sept-20 10:24:07

To celebrate the release of What Can I Do? by Jane Fonda, we've teamed up with HQ to offer one lucky gransnetter the chance to win the Prestige Eco Non-Stick Saucepan Set, along with a hardback copy of the book. Three runners-up will also win a copy of the book.

More details on the prize can be found HERE and T&Cs HERE. We will pick a winner after 11am on 8th October.

To enter simply tell us... What steps (big or small) are you taking to help the climate crisis?

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Tickledpink Fri 11-Sept-20 21:59:49

Recycle recycle
Food peelings and raw fruit and veg waste in compost bin
Plastics, paper, cans, jars, bottles etc collected fortnightly
Bath water saved and pumped via hose to water garden
Shred garden plants for mulch
Walk whenever possible
Always go out with bags when shopping
Reuse plastic shopping bags
Save bread packaging for freezing food and wrapping food
Save junk mail paper and use for shopping lists
Save wrapping paper if possible and gift bags for reuse

LynneH Sat 12-Sept-20 04:53:24

I recycle, reuse and compost everything I can. I use the car as little as possible. And I throw almost nothing away

Fizzyflo Sat 12-Sept-20 07:38:12

Climate change worries me - have started to make steps using beeswax wraps instead of plastic to wrap food items. Being extra vigilant in recylcing items in the correct bins. Trying to purchase loose items rather than items wrapped in lots of plastic. Having at least 1 non meat meal a week Small starter steps............

kayt Sat 12-Sept-20 08:21:05

Bought a water butt to use rainwater in the garden and a compost bin for all the vegetable peel waste.

annamattandlily Sat 12-Sept-20 08:47:26

Walk instead of taking the bus or driving
Recycling
Had a complete declutter and passed on things to charity shop
Use less water

bluekarma Sat 12-Sept-20 09:41:10

He sounds like my ex who I divorced after almost 40 years of marriage. I found the courage to do this and move to a different part of England and I’m getting the old me back and still being visited and visiting my kids
I’d leave him

sunshine57 Sat 12-Sept-20 09:54:28

I have my own fruit and veg bags which I take with me when I go shopping with a view to not having anything wrapped in plastic.
They are made of cotton and I wash them after each use.
I have to make a real effort to remember to take them with me when I go shopping as I can be a little forgetful!
I put them by the front door and them I don't risk forgetting them.
I am glad to see the return of the paper carrier bag which I save and re-use.

obag Sat 12-Sept-20 10:18:21

I walk wherever possible, and no longer buy bottled water; straight from the tap is fine. We have a meat free day at least once a week.

smith106 Sat 12-Sept-20 11:10:42

Lots of recycling and changing from plastic bags to canvas ones where possible

cwasin Sat 12-Sept-20 11:28:18

Stopped using aerosols.
Roll on deodorant, non aerosol hairspray (Bedhead), recyclable spray bottles of furniture cleaner et al.

jocork Sat 12-Sept-20 11:38:55

I've long been a user of Freegle where I have given away unwanted stuff and acquired things I needed for free. I try to be as economical as possible with using power and water in the house. Being on a low income means it is a necessity anyway, but feeling that you are making even small steps to save the planet helps to motivate my efforts. I was brought up to hate waste which has given me a tendancy to be a hoarder, but I'm trying to make good use of my 'stuff' or gradually give it away to someone who needs it.

I am shocked by the wastage I see around me. At the end of term in July things were being thrown out by our department because 'we didn't need them'. All that was needed was to carry them down a couple of corridors to give them to another department who were glad to have them. At least I saved a few items from landfill!

JoJoY Sat 12-Sept-20 12:14:27

I only buy what I will use/consume to reduce waste.

muppet150 Sat 12-Sept-20 12:22:10

I have been clearing out a lot of stuff that is not needed anymore.

AliBeeee Sat 12-Sept-20 12:32:54

I avoid single use plastic as much as possible and use a local ‘plastic free’ shop. I walk and use buses rather than driving where possible. I am also on a ‘green’ electricity tariff.

shahedc Sat 12-Sept-20 14:10:41

Eating less meat

SusanCh Sat 12-Sept-20 14:12:05

I recycle where I can and am careful to not buy too many things that are wrapped in plastic.
I use shampoo and shower gel bars.
I give my old clothes to charity and even the things that are not fit for someone else to wear, I give to a local charity who can get money for rags.

Morgie52 Sat 12-Sept-20 15:24:30

Recycling and following my Mother in ‘make do and mend’.

dannyelle Sat 12-Sept-20 19:16:28

We've cut down dramatically on the frequency of car use/driving since the lockdown began. We realised that we could actually get to many places that we needed to get to on a regular basis by cycling or walking, and along with being great for the environment, this has really improved our health and fitness levels too.

kathcake Sat 12-Sept-20 19:17:06

We recycling everything that can be recycled and use energy friendly bulbs

Dendav Sat 12-Sept-20 19:24:05

Recycle of course.
Upcycle my clothes.

alkh Sat 12-Sept-20 20:22:48

I do all the usual recycling: cardboard, plastics, glass etc. Recently I have began to use beeswax wraps for food leftovers in the fridge consequently I have stopped buying cling wrap. I have also stopped buying pump soap dispensers and returned to block soap, organic and plastic free wrap.

jooli Sun 13-Sept-20 07:54:26

I grow a lot of my own organic food, as well as hardly using the car; put on thermals rather than have the heating on.

Jamshav Sun 13-Sept-20 08:33:28

I lead by example.

I recycle all recyclable items my family use.

I donate all old items (clothes / furniture) to good causes.

I am vegan.

Strawberry Sun 13-Sept-20 09:49:08

I have stopped buying new clothes and have gone through my wardrobe and am now using all the older clothes that I had forgotten about - some still had tags on! I have realised how little I need and have given lots to charity.

burwellmum Sun 13-Sept-20 09:59:34

Recycling, buying things with less plastic packaging