make a smaller ecological footprint

I read a lot of books and have nearly always bought new ones and then given them to charity when I’ve finished reading. Anyway I’ve now joined the library so that I don’t need to buy new books any more.

I’ve just printed off the Audubon Seafood Wallet Card so that when I go shopping I can make sure that the fish I buy is sustainable and well-managed. We eat a lot of fish and this will make a big difference.

I’ve been really good this week about not using supermarket carrier bags when I go shopping. I bought a couple of really good strong canvas shopping bags and I’m keeping them in the car so I can’t forget them. Best of all what I’m doing is starting to rub off on the kids. My younger son, 12, went into town with his mates and came back with a present for me – a reusable shopper from Marks & Sparks – brilliant!!

I use a local organic fruit & veg box scheme but tend to buy everything else fron Tesco, which can’t be good from a food miles, packaging point. So my goal is to shop in the local small shops. It should be easy enough as there are loads of great shops mearby. I just need to get myself more organised!! That’s the real challenge!!!