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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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Froglady Thu 10-Sept-20 09:12:16

During lockdown I decluttered and found new homes for things on freecycle, saving them going to landfill. I write to firms that use plastic envelopes to send out their catalogues and ask them to think about changing to maybe a potato starch envelope (which can go into the compost or garden waste); if they don't change then I take my custom away from them. I won't support firms that don't do their bit.

Seizetheafternoon Thu 10-Sept-20 09:10:09

I no longer eat meat, fish or poultry.
I am more conscious of food waste.
I recycle whatever I can.
I turn off lights when I leave a room
I have showers instead of baths and use the washing machine on a shorter cycle.
I encourage wildlife to my garden.
Use cloths and as few chemical cleaning products as possible.

elodie17 Thu 10-Sept-20 09:08:33

learning to mend clothes and buy only when necessary. using reusable bags/coffee cups and cut down on meat

katieskatie82 Thu 10-Sept-20 09:07:38

i recycle alot and always make sure i donate unwanted items to charity!

Quod Thu 10-Sept-20 09:01:09

Recycling everything I possibly can

sheilads105 Thu 10-Sept-20 08:40:58

I'm helping with the beach clean in Brighton. We've collected hundreds of plastic bottles, bags and even flip flops.

pjsaville999 Thu 10-Sept-20 08:40:41

I am cycling for small trips instead of using the car. And getting fitter!

carol2712 Thu 10-Sept-20 08:15:01

Never been one to change things for fashions sake more a makedo and mend, and buy classic cut clothes that go form year to year, put on another layer rather than turn up the heating and recycle all that we can. We are looking at an electric car but with lockdown haven't needed it more than once a week so it's giving us more time to research what is out there.

gwyneth28 Thu 10-Sept-20 08:14:48

I try not to buy things in plastic, sometimes it's impossible, I reuse the plastic that I have, containers even bags I wash along with my washing up and leave to dry, over my spaghetti jar.
I don't use liquid hand soap, bars last so much longer and just put it in pretty dishes.
I have one cleaner that I dilute and decant into reusable spray bottles and use for everything, even for stained clothing.
I've been a vegetarian for over 30 years and grow vegetables in my garden.

That's just a few of the things we do.

LullyDully Thu 10-Sept-20 08:08:46

We are doing all that is expected of us. Recycling, less meat, fighting the plastic war, we don't let the car idle in a jam, it goes on and on. What an uphill climb all this is for the World. Like turning around a juggernaut going down a very steep hill. We all need to care .

sc00ter Thu 10-Sept-20 07:49:53

Cleared out the house, shed etc and either donated stuff to friends or charity shops.

Lindsey29 Thu 10-Sept-20 07:36:26

Recycle recycle, having all energy efficient appliances at home and simply being more mindful in purchases.

Seamus68 Thu 10-Sept-20 07:02:31

Trying to cut out using single use plastics and upcycling what we can smile

wicki1 Thu 10-Sept-20 07:00:58

I recycle everything I can

libra10 Thu 10-Sept-20 06:56:54

As a family, we do lots of little things in our efforts to 'save the planet'.
We grow our own crops, tomatoes, beans, salads, onions, and give to friends and neighbours any surplus. Compost everything we can, recycle household rubbish, try to avoid buying plastic packaging as much as possible.
Why don't manufacturers and supermarkets do more and use packaging which can be recycled?
We only use the car when necessary, walk or cycle when possible.
Are careful with energy use, switching off lights, and not leaving electronics on stand by.
We donate to charity shops, hoping others can get use out of anything we no longer need.
Am sure we could do more, and are working on it.
We should all do as much as we can for our children and grandchildren.

blondie123c Thu 10-Sept-20 06:44:30

We use our bikes and cycle 3-4 times a week now rather than just relying on the car.

tink3010 Thu 10-Sept-20 06:10:25

Recycle, re-use or gift as much as possible. Washing plastic packaging bags and using again. Putting things on free give away sites. Turn off electrical items rather than on standby. Walk when an option. Compost all possible rather than throw away. Collect rain water for garden. LED lightbulbs. When need to replace white goods choosing a good efficiency rating.

cathyval Thu 10-Sept-20 05:49:25

As a family we walk wherever we can and recycle everything that can be recycled.

kateloader Thu 10-Sept-20 05:48:33

I recycle everything that I can, I have minimal food waste and I make sure when I declutter I donate as much as I can

moneysavvy Thu 10-Sept-20 01:59:07

Not eating meat, avoiding travelling by car as much as possible, not wasting food, low energy use and keeping the central heating off and most importantly not buying stuff!

pinkjj27 Thu 10-Sept-20 00:11:03

I took my masters in political environment since then I have been very aware of many environment issues. I have for many years change many areas of my life to help to do my bit well before it became on trend to do so
I Lobby MPs and Councliors
I donate to environmental charities
I gave up driving I now walk everywhere or get public transport
I change what I buy to avoid plastic
I grow my own where I can
I buy loose fruit &veg
I will not buy fast fashion I shop in charity shops or eBay
I am a vegetarian
I Upcycle reuse and mend things
I will not waste food
I compost and recycle
I have returned to bars of soap
I buy eco cleaning products
I care for wildlife
I have a waterbutt and save water where ever I can I am a low water user
I always switch off lights when I leave a room I don’t leave things on standby and I don’t have the clocks on my cooker or my micropower.
My house is well insulated
I will not use tea bags
And much more

beckyinman Wed 09-Sept-20 23:52:06

Buying less plastic, only using energy when I need to and using less water

freefan Wed 09-Sept-20 23:40:08

We are going to a greengrocers for our fruit and veg and they are all loose with no plastic packaging and all local produce so less of a carbon footprint. We are also walking a lot more and now use refillable water bottles.

Nairnia Wed 09-Sept-20 23:38:34

Taking public transport or walking instead of taking the car.

angela25rose Wed 09-Sept-20 23:09:15

Walking more ,organising my house reading more books