GREEN made easy

Eco expert Rae Ritchie helps you do your bit for the planet

Helpful habits Sticking to new eco habits can be tough. But the psychology of behaviour-change can help. ‘Research has found that those who are best able to stick to their habits long term are those that enjoy them,’ advises habits expert and psychologist Dr Heather McKee. ‘So, next time you remember to bring your reusable cup, or take your bike instead of drive, take a moment to congratulate yourself.’ Tackle plastic pollution There’s been progress towards reducing single-use plastic over the past few years, such as bans on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds. However, there’s more we can do. As the Government considers prohibiting single-use plastic cups, cutlery and plates, why not join in with Plastic-Free July? You’ll find advice on everything from plastic-free picnics to pet products at plasticfreejuly.org – as well…

You're reading a preview of

Woman & Home (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2022

DiscountMags is a licensed distributor (not a publisher) of the above content and Publication through Zinio LLC. Accordingly, we have no editorial control over the Publications. Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers or other information or content expressed or made available by third parties, including those made in Publications offered on our website, are those of the respective author(s) or publisher(s) and not of DiscountMags. DiscountMags does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness, or usefulness of all or any portion of any publication or any services or offers made by third parties, nor will we be liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on information contained in any Publication, or your use of services offered, or your acceptance of any offers made through the Service or the Publications. For content removal requests, please contact Zinio.