This episode is all about simplifying sustainability with practical tips you can start using today. I’m sharing 13 simple hacks to help reduce your carbon footprint, from switching to a greener electricity tariff to embracing meat-free meals and even repairing your favourite trainers. 

These aren’t big, expensive changes, but small, actionable steps that add up over time and fit seamlessly into your daily routine. Plus, most of these are so easy, they’ll barely cost you a thing!

Whether you’re looking to make your home more energy-efficient, get creative with leftovers, or even plant a few trees, there’s something here for everyone. I’m breaking down each tip so it’s quick to understand and easy to implement. 

Here are the highlights:

(2:18) Changing Your Bank for Environmental Impact

(4:38) Reducing Food Waste and Composting

(6:09) Energy Efficiency

(10:54) Insulating Homes and Planting Trees

(13:28) Recycling High-Value Items and Repairing Clothes

(15:50) Switching to Renewable Electricity Tariffs

Links:

1

Change your bank

https://bank.green/ and https://www.mymothertree.com/bank-league-table

2

Freeze your leftovers / Reduce Food Waste

https://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/

3

Compost your food waste

Recycle an Item | Recycle Now

4

Turn the thermostat down 1 degree

Energy Savings Trust

5

Don’t idle your engine - or approach others that do https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/emissions/stop-start-engines-common-myths-busted

https://www.mumsforlungs.org/our-campaigns/idling

6

Write to your MP and see how they voted

WriteToThem - Email your Councillor, MP, MSP, MS, MLA or London Assembly Member www.theyworkforyou.com

7

Choose meat-free options for Xmas; New Year; January

https://veganuary.com/

8

Know your carbon footprint hotspots and plan to reduce it

WWF Footprint Calculator

9

Insulate your home- doors and drafts and windows first

Energy Savings Trust – Quick Tips

10

Plant 9 trees, or more!

www.9trees.org/

11

Recycle at home & work - include WEEE; Textiles; foil and batteries

Recycle an Item | Recycle Now

12

Repair your clothes, shoes and trainers- make it fun!

CE100 | Lighthouse Sustainability

See Timpson & Sojo 

https://runningshorts.com/misc/featured/how-to-repair-running-shoes/

www.pairups.co.uk/

13

Change your tariff to a green supplier – referral code £50 credit

https://share.octopus.energy/happy-mouse-570

Book a Power Hour with Emma:

https://calendly.com/emma-lighthouse/power-hour

Download the free 52 Simple Sustainability Hacks e-book: https://lighthouse-sustainability.co.uk/52-simple-sustainability-hacks-a-free-ebook/