I’ve held on to my iPhone 7, and I got a pay as you go contract with Ecotalk that supports Bees and the RSPB, and it is as good value as Smarty / Giff Gaff. With regards to technology, there are plenty of ‘wins’ to be had here too. I am retrofitting and insulating where I can, and I’ve reduced my energy usage where possible I’m careful about where the wood comes from too, and I use it conservatively. I’m with Ecotricity, for my energy supply, and I’ve draught proofed and set my thermostat to 17, and replaced my main wood burning stove with a more efficient one. Then there are the things I’m trying to do around the home. I TerraCycle too, and this month I’m joining an Eco Together, which brings together small groups of friends, neighbours or colleagues to find their own best way to make a difference. I‘ve joined my local wildlife trust and participated in wild challenges, and I follow their gardening advice. Last year I bought a subscription to ethical consumer and try to look there instead of other comparison sites. I’ve also done the couch to carbon zero sprint by every one of us Through Home | Collective for Climate Action I learned about and followed the advice on Giki zero. I use the WWF Footprint Calculator and follow the advice on how to reduce it. When supporting charities and the like I do a lot of research. I got a cargo bike to try and cut out shorter car trips where I was using the car, to take my dogs with me or to pick up heavier things. I take trains and drive where I can or have staycations. I’ve reduced my flights to one a year since 2016, and I haven’t flown at all since 2019. I used to fly a lot for holidays, sports competitions, and for work. Food and Shopping, for example changing my shopping habits, buying more produce locally, cutting down on meat and dairy, and keeping an allotment.Technology, for example reducing my technology footprint by recycling an old Mac computer.Improving my energy and heating efficiency in the home.Transport and travel, for example reducing my car usage and cutting out flying.
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