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How can you contribute?

The large environmental problems are a sum of all small activities. Thus the choices you make are very important to the environment. Here you will find some simple steps you can take to be more environmental friendly in you day to day life.

Transport

• Cycle or walk to work. Use public transport
• Cycle or walk for short trips
• Let the children walk to school
• Pay your carbon quota for flights
• Drive less and more efficiently

Energy

• Lower the indoor temperature by one degree
• Switch off lights in rooms when not in use
• Replace traditional light-bulbs with  eco-friendly light bulbs
• Shorter showers and install eco-friendly shower
• Go for energy-saving options when redecorating
• Turn off stand-by power
• Switch to clean burning woodstove or a pellets burner
• Install an air-air heat pump

Waste

• Avoid disposable products
• Stop using disposable barbeques
• Say no to letter box advertising
• Repair rather than buying new
• Start sorting waste and recycle
• Begin with composting 

Purchasing

• Buy less
• Buy second-hand
• Buy quality
• Choose products with the environmentally friendly labels i.e. “svane”

Food

• Eat more fruit and vegetables
• Eat locally grown produce
• Choose organic food(s)
• Prepare food from scratch
• Reap from nature’s bounty

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