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Aiming to make as little impact on the planet as possible?Here's four basic steps to get you thinking about the simple changes you can make to help you to live more sustainably.
Measure your impact
Calculating carbon emissions is a great first step, but if you really want to see your total impact on the planet, which is measured by how much land is used to sustain your lifestyle, try measuring your ecological footprint.
Measure your ecological footprint
 
Offset responsibly
If you've been working hard to reduce your impact on the Earth and want to do more, you can help soak up the carbons that are out there or — better still — stop more being released at all.
Find out about offseting carbon emissions
 
Switch to GreenPower
The first thing you can do is to switch your electricity to accredited GreenPower. This means buying power from clean renewable sources.
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Reduce & replace
If you've measured your ecological footprint or just want to discover simple ways to reduce your impact on the Earth, then check out our Green Guides. They contain simple tips for sustainable living, small changes you can make right now, plus lots of handy links for further reading.
Simple tips to live sustainably
 
Green driving
Do your bit for the environment — without having to walk everywhere
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Stay informed
Perhaps the most sustainable action of all is to be aware of what's happening. Start with our environmental news desk.
Stay up-to-date on environmental news
 
Shop green
Buy green products online and do your part for the environment
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