52 Simple Sustainability Hacks for 2025 - Winter
Straight Talking Sustainability · Emma Burlow
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Show Notes
This episode is all about simplifying sustainability with practical tips you can start using today. I’m sharing 13 simple hacks to help reduce your carbon footprint, from switching to a greener electricity tariff to embracing meat-free meals and even repairing your favourite trainers.
These aren’t big, expensive changes, but small, actionable steps that add up over time and fit seamlessly into your daily routine. Plus, most of these are so easy, they’ll barely cost you a thing!
Whether you’re looking to make your home more energy-efficient, get creative with leftovers, or even plant a few trees, there’s something here for everyone. I’m breaking down each tip so it’s quick to understand and easy to implement.
Here are the highlights:
(2:18) Changing Your Bank for Environmental Impact
(4:38) Reducing Food Waste and Composting
(6:09) Energy Efficiency
(10:54) Insulating Homes and Planting Trees
(13:28) Recycling High-Value Items and Repairing Clothes
(15:50) Switching to Renewable Electricity Tariffs
Links:
1
Change your bank
https://bank.green/ and https://www.mymothertree.com/bank-league-table
2
Freeze your leftovers / Reduce Food Waste
https://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/
3
Compost your food waste
4
Turn the thermostat down 1 degree
5
Don’t idle your engine - or approach others that do https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/emissions/stop-start-engines-common-myths-busted
https://www.mumsforlungs.org/our-campaigns/idling
6
Write to your MP and see how they voted
WriteToThem - Email your Councillor, MP, MSP, MS, MLA or London Assembly Member www.theyworkforyou.com
7
Choose meat-free options for Xmas; New Year; January
8
Know your carbon footprint hotspots and plan to reduce it
9
Insulate your home- doors and drafts and windows first
Energy Savings Trust – Quick Tips
10
Plant 9 trees, or more!
11
Recycle at home & work - include WEEE; Textiles; foil and batteries
12
Repair your clothes, shoes and trainers- make it fun!
CE100 | Lighthouse Sustainability
See Timpson & Sojo
https://runningshorts.com/misc/featured/how-to-repair-running-shoes/
13
Change your tariff to a green supplier – referral code £50 credit
https://share.octopus.energy/happy-mouse-570
Book a Power Hour with Emma:
https://calendly.com/emma-lighthouse/power-hour
Download the free 52 Simple Sustainability Hacks e-book: https://lighthouse-sustainability.co.uk/52-simple-sustainability-hacks-a-free-ebook/