Take Climate Action From Home — The Climate Coalition

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A POWERFUL DIFFERENCE

Right now it might feel harder to take action - but there are many climate actions you can do from home.

<section><h2><p>Ways to #ShowTheLove For Our Planet - From Your Home!</p></h2><p><p>When we take small actions to tackle the climate crisis, they add up to make a big difference. Right now it might feel harder to take action - but there are many climate actions you can do from home. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Choose your pledge with this tool :green_heart:</strong></p></p></section><section><h2><h2><strong>Give me ideas on how I can take climate action by...</strong></h2></h2></section><section><h3><h2><strong>You could...</strong></h2></h3><p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Did you know that some of the most effective solutions to tackling climate change are found in nature? Trees and green spaces take in carbon and improve air quality, wetlands and riverbeds act as natural flood buffers, and peatlands and seagrass stocks are vital carbon stores. By conserving nature and restoring ecosystems, even in our homes and gardens, we are working to tackle the climate crisis.</span></p></p></section><section><h3><h2><strong>pledge to only buy peat-free compost</strong></h2></h3><p><p>Did you know... Peat is vital for locking carbon in the ground - in fact, global peatlands hold more than twice the carbon stored in all forests! However peat is still being dug up so we can use it in our gardens, even though there are many great nutrient-rich alternatives that are great for your plants.</p></p></section><section><h3><h2><strong></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Check the labels of your favourite composts to see if they contain peat, and look out for alternatives from major brands like SylvaGrow or Westland's in future. Remember that words like 'environmentally friendly', 'compost' and 'organic' doesn't alway equal low or no peat, and even houseplant compost often contains peat. </span></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>You could...</strong></h2></h3><p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The food industry contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions, with meat and dairy production causing 14.5% of global emissions. A lot of energy is used to produce the food we eat but unfortunately much of it gets wasted, with households in the UK generating around 4.5 million tonnes of avoidable food waste and the amount of food wasted in the UK represents around 14 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. By thinking a bit more about what we eat, where it comes from and what we throw away we can reduce our carbon footprint and help to create a cleaner, greener future for all of us. </span></p></p></section><section><h3><h2><strong>pledge to plant a tree or wildlife meadow area in my garden</strong></h2></h3><p><p>Did you know... Trees are crucial in tackling climate change - they absorb carbon dioxide from the air and produce oxygen. Despite their importance, only 13% of the UK’s total land area has tree cover (compared to an EU average of 35%). If we’re to slow the rate the world is warming, the UK needs 1.5 billion more trees.</p></p></section><section><h3><h2><strong></strong>Follow The Woodland Trust's straightforward guide for 3 successful ways to plant a tree. You could also sign up to volunteer with a tree-planting organisation in your local community and attend a session with your family and friends. Find out more via Trees for Cities, Trees for Life, Treesponsibility or City of Trees.&nbsp;</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>pledge to leave an area of my garden wild</strong></h2></h3><p><p>Did you know... Wild garden areas help reduce the impacts of climate change and also provide a much needed habitat for diverse range of insects and wildlife. A 10% increase in planting in urban areas would help control the rise in summertime air temperatures predicted with climate change.</p></p></section><section><h3><h2><strong></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Leave a wild spot in your garden by not mowing the lawn or weeding - and watch the long grass and wildflowers grow! Alternatively, you can create a wildflower area from scratch on the bare ground. Visit wildlifetrusts.org for more information.</span></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>pledge to eat plant based at least once a week</strong></h2></h3><p><p>Did you know... <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Meat and dairy production causes 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Vegetarians have approximately half the food-related carbon footprint of meat eaters, and people who eat vegan have even less. Changing your diet just one day a week can make a world of difference!</span></p></p></section><section><h3><h2><strong></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Committ to at least one day each week where you do not eat any meat or dairy. There are plenty of easy and tasty plant-based recipes to try out with your friends and family. Consider Meat Free Mondays, visit meatfreemondays.com for recipes, information and advice.</span></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>pledge to eat seasonally</strong></h2></h3><p><p>Did you know... Food that isn’t in season has usually travelled long distances to get to us, or has been grown in non-native climates using fertiliser or greenhouses requiring a huge amount of energy, which produces emissions that contribute towards climate change. Eating seasonally can reduce the carbon footprint of your food by up to 10%.</p></p></section><section><h3></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>pledge to reduce food waste</strong></h2></h3><p><p>Did you know... If food waste was a country, it would be the third highest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. Any food we throw away still had to be grown, stored and shipped, resulting in lots of carbon emissions. We waste about a third of all food produced for human consumption.</p></p></section><section><h3><h2><strong></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">There are plenty of easy ways to cut food waste at home. Plan your meals before going shopping so you buy what you’re actually going to eat. Invest in some tupperware and eat your leftovers for lunch the next day.  Get creative with ingredients you have left over - you can put odds and ends in curries, soups and pies to create new meals. And if you can’t use something up, freeze it!</span></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>You could...</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>pledge to go car-free for a week (or more!)</strong></h2></h3><p><p>Did you know... Road transport accounts for 22% of total UK emissions of carbon dioxide. A fifth of that planet-warming pollution happens during journeys less than 5 miles – short journeys that could be made by foot or bike.</p></p></section><section><h3><h2><strong>pledge to take a no fly year</strong></h2></h3><p><p>Did you know... An economy-class return flight from London to New York emits an estimated 0.67 tonnes of CO2 per passenger. That's equivalent to 11% of the average annual emissions for someone in the UK or about the same as those caused by someone living in Ghana over a year.</p></p></section><section><h3><h2><strong>pledge to make my next car electric</strong></h2></h3><p><p>Did you know...<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">In a single year, just one electric car on the roads can save an average 1.5 million grams of CO2. That’s the equivalent of four return flights from London to Barcelona.</span></p></p></section><section><h3><h2><strong>You could...</strong></h2></h3><p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Did you know that 20% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions are from housing, and 26% of an average individual’s carbon footprint is from energy usage? It’s not just the homes we live in that contribute to climate change, it’s the items we have in our home too - how often we buy new things, how long we keep things for and how often we use appliances. But there are many things we can do to reduce the carbon footprint of our homes, including switching to a renewable energy provider and repairing damaged household items. We spend so much time in our homes, let’s make them somewhere comfortable to live whilst contributing less to climate change. </span></p></p></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Switch to renewable energy</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Reduce the amount of energy I use</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Turn down the heating</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Repair or upcycle household items and clothing instead of buying new</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Start your own compost pile</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Leave your lawn unmown for at least a month in spring or summer</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Let nature run wild</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Spend time in nature, and notice change</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Try Meat Free Mondays (or Tuesdays, or Wednesdays)</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong></strong>Eat seasonally wherever possible</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Reduce food waste</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Grow your own fruit and veg</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Talk about climate change with your friends and family</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Use free time to learn more about environmental issues</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong></strong>Share your skills with friends and family</h2></h3></section>
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