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The environment is important to all of us. Every aspect of
modern life, from the way we travel and the food we eat to the way
we build our homes or run our businesses, can have an impact on the
environment. Small changes in our daily lives can make a positive
difference.
Living sustainably in the home often saves money too.
How to green your home
Click on the links below for tips on greener living in the
home:
Saving energy in
the home - find out how to save
energy, tackle climate change and save money
Save water in your
home - climate change is likely to mean a less
rainfall, which will put more demand on water resources. Find out
how to do your bit and save water.
Reduce your waste and
recycle - in 2005/2006, residents in Redbridge
produced over 103,000 tonnes of waste. Find out how to reduce your
waste, reuse and recycle in Redbridge
Greener
shopping - choosing local products, or those with
less packaging, helps the environment. Find out how to be a
greener shopper.
Sustainable improvements to your
home - thinking of building an extension or
paving over your front garden? Find out how to do so without
harming the planet.
Greener
travel - find out how to minimise your impact on
the environment when getting from A to B.
Redbridge news
Find out about things that are happening in the borough.
