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ROOTCAUSE

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ROLLWITH IT

Switchto Who Gives A Crap toilet paper,

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CLEARWINNER

Ratherthan buying plastic water

bottles, use a Black + Blum Charcoal

Water Filter at home. Just pop the

stick in a reusable bottle, leave for

about an hour, and the water is filtered.

Each stick will last for six months.

£6, planetorganic.com

Little things, big impact

Do your bit for the environment with these simple planet-saving hacks

Presenterand sustainability activistVenetia

Falconershares her top tips on eco-friendly fashion,

eating vegan and her favourite package-free shops

NEWISN’T ALWAYS NICER

Twoyears ago, I stopped buying fast fashion. Before that, I

constantly browsed in-store or online, and bought pieces

that didn’t actually satisfy me. After watching the

documentaryThe True Cost, I realised the impact

the fashion industry has on the environment,

so I started thrift shopping. I found the jacket

and trousers of a silk Vivienne Westwood

suit on two different visits to Mary’s Living

& Giving (there are shops across the UK).

MAKEPACKAGING A PRIORITY

OnSaturdays, I go to the local farmer’s

market to pick up fresh fruit and veg. I’m

lucky to live in London, where we have access

to a lot of package-free shops. So, when I need

dry goods, I’ll go to Re:Store in Hackney, Hetu in

Clapham or Liberté Chérie on Portobello Road. You can

bring containers for foods like oats, nuts, seeds and dried

fruits, or bottles for oils – and even refill household products

such as washing-up liquid and laundry detergent.

EATRESPONSIBLY

Asa vegan, I already eliminate a lot of foods, so I need to be

carefulabout where I draw the line. Still, I’m conscious of

where my food is sourced. I’ve started eating less avocados, as

mostare grown in Mexico, then shipped.

Looking for a sustainable milk alternative?

Try oat or hemp. For grains, it’s quite easy

to find UK-sourced quinoa.

TRAVELSMART

Mygoal is to stop flying, because it’s one of

theworst things we can do for the planet. If

I have to travel by plane, I bring my own reusable

coffeecup, water bottle and cutlery to avoid extra

waste.I prioritise trains when travelling in the UK, or opt

for a car share. And when I need to get around London, I walk.

GOOFFLINE

Myboyfriend, Max, and I were looking into the amount of

energyour mobiles use, and how they impact our mental

health.We decided to go offline every weekend, turning off

ourphones every Friday night until Monday morning. And,

using #offline48, we challenge our followers to do the same.

H O W T O

LIVE

GREEN

COMPILED BY CHARLOTTE VOSSEN