Quick tips

Write a shopping list to make sure you don't come home from the shops with far more than you need. Don't be caught out by special offers
Instead of take-away night have a left-over night instead! See Love Food Hate Waste for ideas
Use refillable and rechargeable products when possible e.g. rechargeable batteries and cameras
Use both sides of the page – encourage work colleagues to do likewise so everyone can save 50% of the paper they use
Don't forget to buy from charity or second-hand shops too and pick up lots of authentic bargains. Refurbish your sofa to create a fresh new look instead of buying a new one
Reuse empty jam jars and old ice-cream tubs for storage or keeping leftovers
If you've really finished with that computer, send it to be refurbished or resold
Shred old newspapers for use as animal bedding
Give your old PC to a school or aid agency
Where possible, download leaflets and brochures from the internet.