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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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ali991 Wed 07-Oct-20 18:38:46

I am cycling more, meal planning to avoid food waste and recycle all we can

josephinakaterina Wed 07-Oct-20 19:38:09

I am being really conscious of the impact daily living has on the environment. I recycle everything I can, and also look at something and think when I have used this product what’s left, I have recently returned to using soap rather than shower gel as every time you finish a bottle of shower gel you are left with an empty plastic vessel and x that by a family of four sporty/clean fanatics that’s a lot of empty shower gel bottles to be recycled. I have also invested in reusable beeswax wraps to avoid cling film - little subtle changes but all beneficial

bookmark58 Wed 07-Oct-20 19:44:06

Eating less meat, buying local and recycling what I can.

Hillyjr2749 Wed 07-Oct-20 19:56:14

For some years I have gardened organically; use a compost bin daily; recycle as much as possible; shop locally; walk as much as possible; use a water butt for the garden and use plants as much as I can which do not need me to water; and am teaching my 4 year old grandson to enjoy eating produce he/we have grown together. My garden is bee/butterfly friendly.

Ayten Wed 07-Oct-20 20:27:39

The most recent thing I have done to help the climate crisis is focus on food waste. I freeze as much as I can, only buy what I need when I need it, buy loose fruit and veg and use my own bags, and have started my own composting pile in my garden ?

Jess9887 Wed 07-Oct-20 20:37:46

Recycling everything we can, we only eat meat 2 maybe 3 times a week and try to limit our use of electric and water. It might not seem like much but if everyone did the same it would add up.

Fairlyodd77 Wed 07-Oct-20 21:03:20

Recycling, upcycling, reusing.
Using public transport
Using eco friendly products

DimensionAEB Wed 07-Oct-20 21:08:27

I'm doing whatever I can to recycle and reduce my plastic usage by swapping to alternative products,

I'm also cycling a lot more and using my car less for smaller journeys.

pooohbear2811 Wed 07-Oct-20 21:32:21

I bought an ebike and am using it to cycle to work some days and have changed all my lights and bulbs to led's in the last few weeks

zippedup Wed 07-Oct-20 21:37:04

Not wasting food and not using my car

niruhack Wed 07-Oct-20 21:49:53

We have started to walk to the school instead of driving, My 8 year old is currently learning about climate change and Greta Thunberg. She is very keen to make the changes and have asked me to not to buy fruits and veg in plastic containers. She know all about recycling but she wants us to stop buying single use plastic so we have started buying Yoghurts in family size containers, No fizzy drinks, fruit and veg from the market and we have donated their unwanted clothes and toys to charity shops, which she helped me to pack everything.

JazzItUp98 Wed 07-Oct-20 21:53:21

I’ve went vegan and am reducing my plastic use

chirag12 Wed 07-Oct-20 22:34:47

recycle

JulieAAA Wed 07-Oct-20 23:28:19

We have used energy saving lightbulb for years, and have good levels of insulation in our house. We also recycle as much as we can.

grannybiker Wed 07-Oct-20 23:43:49

We have only just turned out heating on for a short blast in the evening.
We recycle everything that can be.
Food waste goes to the dog, chickens or wild birds birds

boxfords Thu 08-Oct-20 00:03:37

I definitely think more now before I buy anything. Do I need it? What did it take to make it? Can it be recycled when I've finished with it? etc. etc.

Sagrl Thu 08-Oct-20 00:05:47

Not sure I have done more due to lockdown as try to be proactive. We recycle what we can, waste minimal food, use compost bin and collect rain water. Grow our Vege. A positive is driving less though as partially working from home, so that's good.

ukraines Thu 08-Oct-20 00:13:25

Recycling everything.less plastic.using minimum clothing spends.

Craigfrombrum Thu 08-Oct-20 00:16:16

I am using less plastic and I am not wasting as much food to help climate.

Chrisfrombrum Thu 08-Oct-20 00:17:15

I'm using less petrol to help environment

MilliePW Thu 08-Oct-20 00:45:09

I turned vegetarian recently and am trying to buy local produce wherever possible.

Maisy111 Thu 08-Oct-20 01:05:15

I am going to give up plastic bags

sue55 Thu 08-Oct-20 01:36:21

We recycle as much as we can, all peelings, paper, card etc go into our compost bins (we have built 3!) We are growing as much fruit and veg as we can and try to always cook from scratch

TwiddleDee Thu 08-Oct-20 01:56:19

I had been hording for years so while I've been stuck at home more due to Covid 19 I've taken the opportunity to de-clutter and donate to charity. I'm now trying not to build up more clutter by living much simpler, only buying what I need and reusing and recycling which in turn creates far less waste.

janemarg Thu 08-Oct-20 03:23:21

I recycle as much as I can
I turn out lights when I leave the room