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40 Ways To Fight Climate Change During The Heatwave
July 19, 2022
London is heating up! Temperatures are set to reach 40+ degrees and it is a reminder that we must take the fight against climate change seriously. We can be a part of a revolution that changes our planet for the better - the time to act is now.
Here are 40 things that you can do to take action on climate change
- Download Yayzy and learn about your impact.
- Learn about plastic pollution and how it’s affecting stuff like our food, oceans, and environment.
- Stop impulse buying. Only buy what you need.
- Try mending things before you replace them.
- Sell or give away things that you don’t need.
- Go outside and connect with nature to remind yourself of its value.
- Recycle items when you can (read labels to guide how to recycle them properly).
- Dispose of things properly; don’t litter.
- Use apps like Olio or Too Good to Go to pass on the food you don’t want or to get food for free/cheap.
- Wear what’s in your wardrobe! Use inventory-style apps like Whering to help you manage this.
- Try using eco-friendly shopping web extensions like Beagle Button to ensure you’re shopping sustainably online.
- Follow and support leaders in the climate action space.
- Join sustainability-focused community groups.
- Watch an impactful documentary, to help strengthen your knowledge. Blue Planet is highly recommended.
- Stop buying shipped water and opt for eco-friendly cleaning products like Homethings.
- If you’re a business, green proof your PR by hiring the right agencies for your communication; we recommend 181 Street or Dark Green PR.
- Avoid plastic chewing gum and go for plant-based options like Nuud.
- Balance your diet and introduce more seasonal veg and plant-based options like THIS, Heura or Beyond Meat.
- Compensate for your impact using the Yayzy app.
- Boycott things like single-use plastic bottles. They aren’t good for the environment.
- Learn more about how to live a more circular life.
- Before your buy clothes, check on apps like Goodonyou.co.
- Manage your energy in the most planet-friendly way by using YoYu (you’ll save some money too!)
- The weather is warm so opt to walk and leave the car at home.
- Move your furniture around so you can utilise natural light.
- Manage your water usage by using what you need and turning off the tap when not in use.
- Dry your laundry outside.
- Transform your scraps into nutritious soil by composting.
- Use Yayzy to find out your carbon footprint.
- Buy eco-friendly and cruelty-free beauty & cosmetic products. Use Think Dirty to find the right products.
- Take action in your spare time! For example, you can use apps like Treeapp to plant a tree daily.
- Plant a tree while you’re browsing the internet. Switch to Ecosia as you’re designated search engine
- Opt for a reusable water bottle. You can use Refill to find fill-up points.
- When out shopping, take your reusable bags with you.
- Try cycling to places instead of driving.
- Support local shops & it can help you reduce transport time and reduce emissions.
- Talk to kids and young people in your life about climate change. The earlier they hear about it, the easier it is to integrate action into their lives.
- Encourage your workplaces to adopt more sustainable initiatives.
- Consume more climate-focused content like books and podcasts.
- Share ideas with startups in this space. Help with user testing sessions and share feedback as you use their technology.