Change something today

However small, every action counts. Individuals are responsible for about 40% of carbon emissions in the UK, with home energy use, driving and air travel some of the biggest contributors. Climate change is a big issue to tackle, but we can all do something about it.

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Energy

• Bristol City Council – Renewable energy and you home leaflet
• Directgov – Savings, efficiency, renewables and grants
• Energy Saving Trust – free, local energy efficiency advice

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Waste

• Bristol City Council – for rubbish, recycling and waste
  
• Directgov – comprehensive pages on waste and recycling
  
• WRAP – for help to reduce waste, recycle more and make better use of resources
  
• Freecycle – give and get second hand for free
  

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Transport

• Bristol City Council – transport general
  
• Bristol City Council – Public transport
  
• Directgov – getting around more smarely
  
• Cycling – in Bristol
• Walking – in Bristol
• Traveline – public transport information
• Sustrans – cycling and sustainable transport charity
• City Car Club – local car club
  
• Car2share – car-sharing
  

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Water

• Directgov – efficiency and water saving
  
• Waterwise – advice on saving and efficiency
  
• Energy Saving Trust – advice on heating and hot water
  

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Shopping

• Bristol City Council – Farmers’ and slow food markets
• Directgov – comprehensive guide to greener shopping
• Soil Association – champions of organic food
• Bristol Fairtrade Network – Where to buy fairtrade in Bristol
  

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Greener buildings & DIY

• Bristol City Council – making your older home more energy efficient
• Bristol City Council – Sustainable Development and Construction - advice for small builders and householders
• CREATE Ecohome –  eco living in action
• Green Register – promoting sustainable building practices
• Bristol Wood Recycling Project – first stop for recycled wood materials
• Architecture Centre – for a better quality built environment
• National Green Specification – guide to sustainable materials, buildings and technologies
• Green Homes - Help and advice for homeowners, tenants and landlords

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Greener gardening

• Bristol City Council – composting information
• Bristol City Council – allotments
• Directgov – information on greener gardening
  
• Garden Organic – leading organic growing charity
  

 

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Find out more

• Greener living - Top 10 things you can do
• Greener living - What can we do together?
• Greener living - What is Bristol City Council doing?

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