Solutions

There are so many ways that individuals can make a difference to combat climate change. Solutions that both reduce your carbon footprint but also help affect change in communities, companies and government. Here are just some initial solutions. We will be adding new ones in due course. If you have any ideas that you would like to put forward then please contact us and get involved!

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What is a food forest?

A food forest is a layered, perennial food growing system, designed to mimic nature, albeit typically containing more edible plants

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What are the main advantages of food forests?

How do food forests benefit our planet and people?

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Food Forests – closed loop systems

Symbiotic food growing system where each element works in harmony

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Benefits of food forests vs conventional farming

What are the main differences between food forest vs conventional farming

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How food forests combat climate change

Forming an essential part of a sustainable, secure food-growing future, food forests help to combat the climate crisis

DIY Laundry Powder Recipe

Sustainable, non-toxic, affordable and easy!

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Homemade insecticide spray

Cheap. natural, climate-friendly insect spray to protect all your plants from pests

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Simple Eggshell Fertiliser

Calcium is an essential nutrient for plants, and eggshells are a great source of it! Here's how to make a water-soluble eggshell fertilizer for just pennies

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Climate Friendly Eating

Generally, the foods that are best for the environment are plant based foods.

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Ethical Banking

You could change to a bank that has a low carbon footprint or better environmental policies

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How do I choose a green or renewable tariff from an energy company

If you are with a large energy supplier and wish to stay with them, you can ask to be moved from a standard tariff to a green/renewable tariff