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June in the Homegrown Garden

Green Living Starts at Home...

Living more sustainably really does start at home. Start by assessing the items you use around your house.

What ends up in the bin without being recycled? Can you swap from a disposable synthetic cleaning sponge to a reusable natural fibre? Could you find space to grow your own vegetables in your garden? Think about what you buy and what you actually need.

Take a look at our top tips and find your local suppliers for all things homely and eco.

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Shop Secondhand

Save waste and money by shopping secondhand. Explore charity shops, online marketplaces and dedicated secondhand shops.

Secondhand Shops
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Embrace Reusables

Ditch the disposable kitchen roll or cotton wool. Cloth wipes for beauty and around the house are easy and affordable.

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Grow Your Own

Reduce food miles & waste and enjoy your own home grown produce. Check out our monthly tips.

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DIY Beauty

Simple sugar and salt scrubs are easy to make, can be made to suit your skin type and kept in existing jam jars you have in the cupboards.

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Feed the Birds

Feeding the garden birds at the right time of year can make a huge difference!

RSPB Feeding Advice
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Hedgehog Corridors

Help wildlife travel through your garden by leaving gaps under fences for access.

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Put Away the Mower

Leave an area of grass to grow wild, add some wildflower seeds and watch the wildlife flourish.
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Hire Don't Buy

Save waste, stress, money and even the washing up by hiring a reusable party kit for your next get together.

Mossy Parties
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Green Energy

A simple switch to a green energy provider can ensure the energy used in your home comes from sustainable sources.
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Consider Electric

If you run a car and it is getting to end of life, consider electric vehicles. They are becoming more affordable and with higher ranges are suitable for most driving needs.
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Terracycle

Many areas have Terracycle drop off points - places to drop off recyclable items that the council won't collect. Save your crisp packets and more from landfill!

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Rot Your Rubbish

Check out your local Master Composter for tips on where to start.

Master Composters
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Insulate Your Home

Well insulated homes save energy! Check out local schemes for double glazing and loft insulation grants.
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Rinse Reuse Repeat

If you use tinfoil for cooking it can be reused a number of times. Don't throw it straight into the bin.

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Ditch the Disposables

Hundreds of millions of disposable razors end up in landfill each year in the UK. Swap to reusables?

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Swap & Save

Join your local swap groups for surplus produce, home items, books, clothes and toys.

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