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Environment and greener living
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Ways to be greener at home
Small changes can really lessen your impact on the environment - find out how changing your habits at home can make a big difference
Water: using less at home
Simple ways to reduce your water consumption in the home
Shoppers: ways to be greener
Your purchases can have an impact on the environment - find out how to make greener choices
Food and drink: greener choices
How the food you use each day impacts on the environment
Clothing: greener choices
How to reduce the environmental impact of clothing choices
Greener furniture, fittings and flooring
The goods you buy needn't cost the earth
Greener packaging choices
From plastic bags to refill packs - how changing the way you shop can help the environment
Electrical goods: greener choices
Tips to save energy when buying and using gadgets
Buying flowers and plants: greener choices
Guide to greener choices when buying cut flowers
Greener ways to clean
Guide to greener choices when buying and using cleaning products
Buying recycled products
Advice about the range of recycled products available to buy
Choosing 'green' companies
Choices you make when buying a product or using a service can make a difference
Greener DIY
Improve your home environment in a sustainable way
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Greener gardening
Go greener in your garden - from composting to better use of water
