Sustainable Consumption

According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) if everyone lived like the average UK citizen, we would need 3 planets to support us!  Of course we only have one planet, so it’s vital to consume within our limits so that future generations will have enough to do the same. 

Below are some ideas on how to consume responsibly by using less resources.  In some cases, following these suggestions saves money too!

5 Ways to Consume Sustainably

1. Ask yourself if you really need it.   Purchasing in excess of your needs wastes natural resources, energy and your money.
   
   
2. Choose re-usable solutions over disposable ones where possible.
   
   

3. Use your own re-usable carrier bags to carry your purchases.

4. Choose e-billing options when possible instead of paper billing.

5. Choose trains over planes whenever possible when travelling on business or for pleasure.

More Information

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Useful Links

Some other resources that may be of interest are:

• One Planet Living - outlines a framework of 10 sustainability principles required to live within the limits of the earth's resources
  
  
• The Global Footprint Network - gives information about global and national ecological footprints
  
  
• WWF's Living Planet Report - uses the ecological footprint method to show the impact of human demands on the world's ecosystems