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I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will ask myself if I really need to buy new household items
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will bake my own food and save on packaging
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will buy good quality clothing that will last
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will buy pre-loved furniture, books, clothing and toys
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will capture rain water in a rain barrel for watering the garden and washing cars
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will car pool or join a car sharing scheme
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will choose a home that makes good use of the sun
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will choose a water efficient washing machine or dishwasher
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will choose durable, non-toxic, efficient building materials
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will choose eco-friendly cleaning products
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will choose energy efficient appliances
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will choose locally grown food when I can
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will choose products that display the Environmental Choice tick
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will choose rechargeable batteries instead of single use ones
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will choose water efficient products and appliances
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will consider attending a Sustainable Living course
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will consider buying a more efficient vehicle
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will consider changing my bank statements to online only
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will consider freezing leftovers in re-usable containers to avoid waste
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will consider mowing my lawn with a push mower instead of a petrol mower
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will consider taking a shower instead of a bath
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will consider the size of the room when choosing a heating system
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will consider my travel options when looking for a new home
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will cover the ground under my home with polythene to prevent damp
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will draught-proof my home to make it easier to heat
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will drink tap water instead of bottled water
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will enrol my kids in a walking school bus
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will find out how much power I am using and get an energy audit done on my home
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will find out how much power I am using and invest in a power monitor
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will fix leaking taps
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will fix leaky toilet cisterns and taps in my home
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will freeze leftovers and meals I don’t want to eat right away
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will give away or sell unwanted items
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will give ‘experiences’ as presents
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later If I can, I will wash my car on the lawn
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later If I can, I will choose biofuels when I fill up
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later If I can, I will consider working from home to cut travel time and save fuel
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later If I can, I will downsize to one car
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later If I can, I will grow my own fruit and vegetables
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later If I can, I will install a flow restrictor on my shower head
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later If you can, install tap aerators to reduce water flow
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will preserve fruit and vegetables
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will see if my extended family have childrens’ clothing which could be passed down
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will try shwopping, op-shopping or second hand shopping
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will choose materials that retain heat naturally if I am building or renovating
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will consider installing double glazing if I am building or renovating
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will get advice on home energy efficiency if I'm building or renovating
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later If I'm changing my shower head, I will consider installing a low-flow shower head
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will turn my engine off and save petrol if I'm idling for more than 30 seconds
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later If I am installing a new toilet, I will choose a dual flush
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later If I'm replacing my toilet cistern, I will install one with a dual flush
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will install a solar hot water heating system
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will insulate my home
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will keep a plastic box or laundry basket in the car boot for my groceries
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will keep the heat in my home and consider installing thermal curtains with good quality lining
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will close the windows and curtains at night to keep the heat in
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will keep track of my shower time and try to shower for 5 minutes or less
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will only shop for clothes I need and know what suits me
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will look for a warm and dry house when buying or renting
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will make my clothes last longer
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will open my windows and ventilate my home naturally
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will put a plug in when I wash or shave
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will re-use food waste and set up a worm farm
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will reuse food waste by composting
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will recycle old electronic waste
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will discourage 'junk mail'
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will reduce my power use and try to use my microwave more
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will reduce my power use and install a timer on my heater
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will choose concentrates and refills, or buy in bulk
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will replace my regular light bulbs with eco-bulbs
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will reuse mail envelopes with labels
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will save water and use a bucket to wash my car
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will save water and put a brick in the toilet cistern to reduce its water capacity
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will stick to the speed limit and save fuel
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will switch off air-conditioning and demisters when they have done their job
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will take my own containers to the butcher to save on packaging
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will think about the food I buy and only buy what I need
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will think about what I can re-use at home
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later To save fuel I will remove roof and bike racks when not in use
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later To save fuel, I will keep my car well serviced and my tyres pumped
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will trim trees and shrubs that block sunlight entering my windows
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will try a static cleaning cloth and clean without cleaning product
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will try making my own cleaning products
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will try re-usable nappies
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will try refashioning my clothes by adding a trim or accessorising
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will try to use cold washes to wash my clothes rather than hot
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will try to use my clothesline more than my dryer
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will turn appliances off at the wall
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will turn the tap off when I brush my teeth
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will turn off my beer fridge
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will turn off my heated towel rail when the towels have dried
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will turn my computer monitor off as it uses less power than standby
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will use a lunchbox and a re-usable coffee cup instead of disposable packaging
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will use crockery and cutlery instead of disposable cups, plates and cutlery
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will use mulch on the garden to reduce watering
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will use public transport when I can
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will use re-usable cloth bags for my shopping
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will use the internet to search for information and prices, rather than requesting hard copy brochures
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will use my dishwasher and/or washing machine on full loads
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will walk or cycle instead of driving for those short trips
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later When building or renovating, I will re-use and recycle materials
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will try to print on both sides of the paper
I can do this I already do this I'll do this later I will wrap my hot water cylinder and pipes to stop heat escaping

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