10 simple steps towards sustainable living in the UK

 

If you’re a green-minded expat living in the UK, you might be wondering what you can do to make your new life more sustainable. Thankfully, sustainable living doesn’t mean giving up the things you love about life in the UK. In fact, these days, making your life greener is so simple it can easily become part of your everyday life.

 

To give you an idea of how you can boost your green credentials in your new home, this article outlines 10 simple steps towards sustainable living in the United Kingdom.

 

1. Download the right green apps

2. Check out your local charity shops

3. Choose a green energy company

4. Leave the car at home

5. Reduce your food waste

6. Watch your water usage

7. Go paperless with your banking

8. Replace those old appliances

9. Buy local

10. Recycle, recycle, recycle

 

 

Most household recycling is done by your local council through curbside collections. These usually happen weekly or fortnightly, depending on your council. Towns and villages of all sizes also have recycling centers where you’ll be able to recycle items like clothes, shoes, and glass bottles. These are often found in supermarket car parks or near public services like libraries and leisure centers. However, what and where you can recycle varies between local authorities.