There are plenty of eco-friendly alternatives to flying away to your favourite destinations
. Check out responsible tour operators to find out what the least damaging methods of travel are to the planet. Also try and buy sustainably wherever you can. Here are our top ten tips to keep yourself eco-friendly this Summer.
1. Get in the slimming mood eat less, drink more water and buy more organically produced food. Its good for the planet and for your beach-body.
2. Get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Theres nothing better than ditching the car for a sunny walk to work and it will tone up those legs too!
3. Avoid those airports. Planes are the number one most damaging form of transportation to the planet. Try and find alternatives such as the train or ferry.
4. Buy eco wherever possible. We all need you need to protect your skin with sun tan lotion and your eyes with sunglasses so make those purchases count. Buy sustainably sourced products from eco-shops.
5. Recycle your old summer clothes. Its all too easy to fall for the latest trend (maxi-dress anyone?) so make sure you truly need it before you buy. Leaving the purchase until the next day is sure to stop any impulse purchases. And if you simply have to have it then try and buy eco-friendly wherever you can.
6. Support Britain! Stay in the country and enjoy everything we have to offer. Avoid increasing your carbon footprint by lavishing in the stunning scenery the UK has to offer.
7. Shop around. Find the best deals and the most planet-friendly goods.
8. Use your green thumbs. This stunning weather is the perfect excuse to get out in the garden and enjoy the sun.
9. Talking of gardening, use those leftover scraps of food to make your own compost. Stops any wasteful disposal, recycles leftovers and its good for your garden. Perfect.
10. Have fun! There is nothing better for the planet than optimism. Believe you can make a difference, do what you can, buy sustainably where you can and then enjoy yourself.