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Win a pan set and a copy of What Can I Do? by Jane Fonda - together worth over £100 *NOW CLOSED*

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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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sweepy Tue 06-Oct-20 11:30:39

I try to consider the environmental impact (and impact on other people) of EVERYTHING I DO. It's the only way we will turn this around.

Breeze81 Tue 06-Oct-20 11:31:43

I buy all my clothes second hand. Don't waste food. Reduce my overall consumption of everything, and re-use and recycle everything I can.

jochrisbryan Tue 06-Oct-20 12:19:19

We have started to grow as much food as much as possible, seasonal and cheaper as well as cutting out food mile.
Waste less with food and toiletries, using traditional recipes for cleaning eg: lemon, bicarb and vinegar.
Recycle always.
Walking and cycling and shopping bulk so less travel in the car.

kathrynnn Tue 06-Oct-20 13:01:19

All lighting is now LED and we use smart meters to monitor gas and electricity usage. We recycle whatever we can - food waste, plastics, metals, paper and clothing.

staceygrove Tue 06-Oct-20 14:10:23

Firstly I give to WWF each month to save Jaguars, Rhinos and Elephants as it is humans that are making them near to extinction.
I recycle all I can, I use less water, I buy my fruit and veg from greengrocers as they are not covered in plastic. I walk to work, I keep any left over food to eat next day to avoid food waste,turn off all electric when not in use, use energy efficient light bulbs,never buy takeaway coffee or burgers that come in plastic packaging.Give clothes to charity shops, if I get new furniture I give my old to a company called Restore and they resell it to help people less fortunate.

NYorks123 Tue 06-Oct-20 14:16:50

Cutting down unnecessary trips in the car and recycling more carefully.

ziggy2407 Tue 06-Oct-20 15:06:14

We are trying to make lots of small susainable changes:

We recycle as much as possible
Donate to charity, freecycle or pass on any items no longer wanted or needed
We use a water butt to collect rainwater for garden use
We walk as much as possible
We use "bags for life" for shopping

Every small step is better than no step

noinspiration Tue 06-Oct-20 15:15:50

Eating less meat and driving a more fuel efficient car (can't use public transport because there isn't any where we live!)

Scrumptious Tue 06-Oct-20 15:24:47

Very careful with my rubbish output so lucky in our area local council have made it easier for elderly people with enough bins for each type, grow as many vegetables as I can and catch & collect rainwater through a distributor on down pipe, we also have a crisp packet bin at our local school which I encourage my grandchildren always to use We never seem to have much food waste but any leftovers well the chickens will eat anything ?

mclarkiee Tue 06-Oct-20 15:30:20

I have switched to a renewable only energy provider.
I drive an EV
Eat less red meat
Buy our milk in glass bottles
Recycle as much as possible

newgolddream71 Tue 06-Oct-20 15:39:38

I energy wisely and avoid plastic wherever i can

ALT57 Tue 06-Oct-20 15:50:54

I do what I have always done over 44 years of marriage
Recycle Reduce and Reuse (except the husband!!)

Marionp1 Tue 06-Oct-20 16:39:31

Walk where possible stead of taking the car, recycling as much as possible, saving energy by installing energy saving alternatives, not over buying so there is less waste.

dorothyjk Tue 06-Oct-20 17:20:42

I'm buying less and
less , recycling more, giving so much to the charity shops, trying to walk wherever possible and eating less meat

Ishtar Tue 06-Oct-20 17:30:48

I’ve swapped cling film for silicone lids and beeswax wraps in the kitchen

VictoriaSt Tue 06-Oct-20 18:52:19

I try to recycle and reuse what I can. And save energy where possible smile

walnut Tue 06-Oct-20 19:07:32

Recycle everything tear up any plastic clear bags so can’t wraparound any animals and everything which can help we do

sheemy Tue 06-Oct-20 19:12:12

Reduced my consumption, re use things and continue to recycle

portkey Tue 06-Oct-20 19:24:14

I'm recycling, upcycling and walking as much as possible. All little steps in the right direction.

Blondie82 Tue 06-Oct-20 20:30:08

I recycle as much as possible

villagefox Tue 06-Oct-20 20:43:29

We have cut down on the amount of meat we eat each week and have changed red meat for fish.

sheridarby Tue 06-Oct-20 21:23:50

We recycle as much as possible, we don't drive and don't fly

avery64 Tue 06-Oct-20 21:32:57

Now retired hubby and I find our needs are small and our wants minimal. We try to grow as much of our fruit and veg in our organic garden as possible mindful of attracting and supporting wildlife visitors. Indoors we recycle as much as possible and very little goes in our domestic waste bin. We try to be as eco-friendly in all that we do but just wish brands would do more to help us cut down on plastic

PhilSt Tue 06-Oct-20 21:33:15

Recycle and reuse whatever possible. Walk instead of driving.

Samparkes Tue 06-Oct-20 21:35:38

Recycling and try to buy less products in plastic packaging