Start and finish work earlier or later to avoid peak travelling times
If you must fly try to take one long holiday instead of several shorter breaks or try to fly once every two years
Explore your local leisure facilities
Plan a holiday in the UK using public transport
Sign up for ‘Green Energy’ with your supplier
Take a shower instead of a bath, it’s better for you and the environment
Walk to your local shops instead of driving to the supermarket
Try not to leave anything on standby, switch things off at the mains
Give unwanted clothes, toys and books to charity shops or local jumble sales
Buy food and drink locally and in season
Slow down – driving at 50mph uses 25% less fuel than driving at 70mph. It also saves you money

Reducing your impact on climate change will have a positive effect on your health, life expectance and life satisfaction as well as on the environment. Remember to complete your Caerphilly Sustainability Index again to see if you’ve improved your score and become more sustainable.