SHOP LOCALLY

​Local shops often source their goods locally, helping to reduce their carbon footprint. When shopping local, people are also more likely to walk or cycle to get there – doing their bit to reduce air pollution, reduce traffic and improve the quality of the nation’s high streets. A significant percentage of money spent locally is returned and invested in the local area. A recent Welsh Government study shows that for every £10 spent £3.85 is reinvested within the local community, compared to spending that in a national business where only 25p would be reinvested. So where we choose to place our money puts us in a powerful position and can help us towards a positive and more sustainable future.

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REDUCE, RE-USE, REPAIR, RECYCLE

Infinite growth in a finite planet does not make sense and it is the cause of climate change.  Making the changes to our lifestyles that reduce our demand for new things can be fun and save money too. Everything we use has to come from somewhere and must go somewhere once we’re finished with it. The environmental cost of an item isn't just a reflection of what's needed to make it. It also reflects the energy used and greenhouse gas emissions created in the item's production and the impact it will have when we use it and throw it away. Our demand for new products has a huge impact on our carbon footprint – we can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and get to our net zero target by making sustainable choices and keeping existing materials and resources in circulation for longer.