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The 1 World Guide To Greener Living.

 

So we have turned down the thermostats, which is great news for the planet, we have begun to say no to standby, so now we can begin to look at other ways we can improve our lives and help save the planet.

No sandals required just a positive approach to many of the things we have begun to take for granted, like our shopping, cleaning and even our eating habits.

So Come On Let's Make 1WORLD-UNITE A Reality.

 

Forget The Plastic – Let’s face it we all know that plastic is bad for the planet, so do something positive & invest in a trendy bag for life.

Tell - If you have saved money by simply turning off and turning down why not tell someone you know.

 

FACT: By simply turning our thermostats down by just 1 degree we could save an almighty 250 kg of carbon every Winter! That's about 30 pounds more for you to keep in your pocket.

 

Share - Yes share from your many power tools that lie under a pile of dust to the toys that your children have long since outgrown.

Sharing is not only great news for the planet it makes you feel great too.

Remember if you don't need it - Don't buy it.
 

 

Did You Know? One in every ten products that line the shelves of the supermarkets contain vegetable oils including palm oil - palm oil plantations have destroyed over 90 percent of the forest home of the Orang-Utan.

So Say NO to products that contain Palm Oil.

Make A Difference - why not ring the changes and buy presents that make a world of difference to the lives of others for some really great gift ideas sign up for the 1WORLD-UNITE news bulletin.
 

 

REMEMBER-  Don't just bin it! Reuse, recycle or donate it!

 

Organise - Update your wardrobe organise a clothes swap.
 

Did You Know? We discard and dump a staggering 900,000 tonnes of clothes and shoes every year!

 

Walk - Yes walking is not only great news for the planet it is great news for the body - so hang up your keys and get active

 

Say NO! To cod & chips - they may be the nations favourite but overfishing has left our fish stocks depleted!

TOP TIP - When buying fish make sure that yours comes from a truly sustainable source.

 

Tell Your Boss - If you have saved money by switching off and turning down imagine how much more could be saved if office buildings across the globe did the same!

Make a difference - adopt an endangered animal."

 

Why not support others by adding a little or a lot of Fairtrade products into your weekly basket.

 

Did You Know? Fairtrade is good for the planet and helps secure the lives and livelihoods of some of the world's poorest communities. 

So lend your support and help raise them out of poverty by giving them a fairer price for their products and services.

Make Fairtrade coffee and Fairtrade tea your drink of choice.

Bored? Time On Your Hands... Why not give some of your time to support others - watch this space for details of volunteering opportunities.

FACT - The co-operative supermarket was the first retailer to actively support and promote Fairtrade and today they stock over 110 Fairtrade products' across their stores.

BUY - Switch to buying from companies you like let's champion all those companies and individuals that make us smile.

Did You Know? That globally, we buy a staggering 14 million biros every day!

 

Switch to companies that you can be proud of for a complete round up of those that are working to secure a brighter future check out the 1WORLD guide to companies that put corporate social responsibility high on their agenda.

 

Coming Soon – The 1WORLD- UNITE green champions league…  If you think your company is doing it's bit then we would love to hear from you drop us an email hello@1world-unite.com

 

Remember - Buy local if you don't then you are only adding to a growing problem. Support your community and help save the high street before it is too late.

Bin -Yes bin that plastic cup - Invest in a 1WORLD mug today. (Coming Soon 50 per cent of all sales will go to support others.)

 

FACT: In the UK alone we bin some 3 billion plastic cups every year!

 

Sweet - Only buy chocolate with a high cocoa content as this not only better for you it is far better for both the environment and the cocoa farmer!

 

Don't forget - drop us a line and tell us about the chocolates you love and we will help spread the word.

 

Remember when you print - Use both sides and make sure that the paper you use carries the FSC logo or comes from a truly sustainable source.

 

Did You Know: To produce just 1 tonne of paper requires 2-3 times its weight in timber!

 

FACT: Over half of all paper in use today is used for packaging.

 

Buy - fruit and vegetables that are in season - reduce the carbon footprint created by air miles.

 

Switch - Yes switch to organic cotton - not only is it better for the environment it is better for the workers who pick it.

Did You Know? Every year 20,000 people die as a direct result of picking and growing cotton and it is estimated that a further million cotton employees have serious long-term health problems.

 

Promise to take one less flight - discover England its closer than you think.

 

For some great holiday tips make sure you sign up to receive the 1WORLD-UNITE newsletter.

 

Remember: Children of ALL ages love to play on the beach no matter what the weather.

 

FACT: Air travel is set to become the number one contributor to climate change.

 

REMEMBER IT COSTS NOTHING TO SAY 'THANK YOU' SO SAY IT TODAY...