Why not start over a new leaf next year and make some small changes that make a big difference! We’ve included ten simple ideas below to help you live a greener life that will help you live a healthier life and reduce your environmental footprint …

Replace your shampoo, conditioner and soaps with products that are free from parabens, petrochemicals, SLES, SLS, ALES and ALS.	Eat in Season & if possible buy organic and free range foods. Here is a handy list to let you know what's in season.
Eat less meat: Try and make every Monday a Meatless Monday	Stop using plastic bags. Did you know it takes over 50 years for a bag to disintegrate? Instead use reusable bags.
Start a veggie garden. You don't need a large garden, all you need is some pots and a green thumb.	If you buy take away coffee, use a reusable cup and reduce your landfill. Imagine just how many cups you throw away every year if you drink a cup a day!
Buy your music digitally, its often cheaper and saves space.	Borrow items that you don't use very often, instead of buying them.
Avoid diet drinks. They contain Aspartame. Numerous studies in rats over the years have concluded that it may cause brain tumours, leukaemia and other cancers.	If you have an iPad read newspapers online, and buy eBooks instead.
Buy Less: Think twice before you buy something. Do you really, really need it?	Walk more, drive less. Saves you money, reduces your carbon footprint and keeps you fit!