Holidays abroad - your tips and holiday rituals

[LauraHubbard]

Hi all I’m new to Better Century, so I’ll briefly introduce myself. Professionally speaking, I’m an Oxfordshire based Marketer specialising in technical sectors working on projects from launching the new .UK domain names to working with the government working group to make the internet a safer and enjoyable space for all.

I’m growing more fascinated about learning tips and tricks to making better decisions at home with the family and whilst away. I’m currently on holiday and it’s amazing to see how paper straws have been introduced, using the same cup all day and a general feeling of less waste certainly amongst the Brits is so evident. Then it got me thinking of other little actions I can take whilst on my delightful mini break in the sunshine to offset some of the damage of me being here and came across this link which might come in handy for anyone else heading for some sun whilst the kids are back at school: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/

Let me know if you have any other tips or rictuals you have when on holiday…

[CommunityManager]

Hey Laura, welcome! Cool you’re thinking about how your actions can help make things better for the future.

Here’s some excellent shared experiences and guides which would be useful to dip into.

Better Guide to Reducing Personal Carbon Footprints

This is the challenge you can take to really help stop in impacts of man made climate change:

How to Reduce Use of Single Use Plastics and How Have You Done It?

I’ve started buying organic bread in Waitrose as it seems to be the same only place I know of where I can get organic bread in a paper bag! And he whole meal brown loaf is only 30p - that’s a quarter of the cost of other organic loaves available!

Sustainable loo roll - what's in your loo?

Hi, I use ‘who gives a crap’ Very pleased with the company. 50% of profits go to building toilets in developing countries. Recycled paper - good quality and fat rolls that last for ages. Rolls wrapped in paper, delivered in a box. Bulk buy 48 rolls delivered to house every 16 weeks ( I split order with my sister) Highly recommended

Banks, Building Societies or Investments That Will Help Create a Better Century

We’re trying to get together a list of financial organisations that can help people with their investments. A description of what is different about these organisations and how money will be used to create an environment where all life thrives would be super useful to others.

Better Guide to Energy Efficient Homes

This guide has been created by @Tommo, but it has been inputted on by the Better Century community (as this is a wiki post and can be edited by trusted members of the community). Energy for heating homes makes up 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions [4]. According to Committee on Climate Change in the UK we could reduce energy use in our homes by 25% through effective retrofitting of energy efficiency measures [5] resulting in a saving of £331 per average household. With the right energy eff…

Better Guide to UK Renewable Energy Supply

43.8% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK come from energy supply[1]. Of the energy consumed in the UK around 50% of energy is consumed in homes [2]. The decision we make about our energy supplier can make a difference to how our energy is produced. Increased demand will result in more renewable energy. I have produced this guide to enthuse people to make the switch from non-renewable energy to 100% renewables. If we can get everyone to switch then we can create a Better Century where there …

[LauraHubbard]

Thanks @CommunityManager looks like I’ve got some great holiday reads to catch up on!