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52 Simple Sustainability Hacks - Spring
Episode 20

52 Simple Sustainability Hacks - Spring

Straight Talking Sustainability · Emma Burlow

March 9, 202520m 13s

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Show Notes

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your sustainability efforts! In this episode, I’m sharing 52 easy, impactful hacks to help you live and work more sustainably - without overhauling your entire life. 

From creating a native wildlife pond and building a bug hotel to active travel tips and reducing your carbon footprint at work, these small changes add up to something big.

We’ll also cover repair cafés, local food swaps, reusable products, and even why your toilet paper choice matters more than you think.

Whether you're a sustainability pro or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical, simple actions you can take today. Let’s make this spring a season of real change!

Here are the highlights:

(2:49) Creating Native Wildlife Ponds and Native Hedges

(5:21) Rain Gardens and Water Butts

(6:24) Building Bug Hotels and Promoting Active Travel

(9:00) Buying Local and Seasonal Food

(11:34) Energy-Efficient Cooking and Reusable Products

(13:51) Sustainable Toilet Paper and Spring Cleaning

(17:19) Repair Cafes and Electronic Spring Cleaning

Download the free 52 Simple Sustainability Hacks e-book: https://lighthouse-sustainability.co.uk/52-simple-sustainability-hacks-a-free-ebook/