Eco Tips

The UN has named Sustainable Development Goals that will help to enhance the life of all people. The goals are achievable only if we change our habits and review our preferences. Perhaps you can make a habit of visiting pages like these from time to time as you consider your lifestyle and attend to your own ecological conversion.

Wash laundry at 30 degrees celsius when possible and dry washing outsideTrócaire
trocaire.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/100-ways-to-implement-laudato-si.pdf
Help a child to learn about global warming and what is being done to reduce its impactNational Geographic Kids
natgeokids.com/ie/primary-resource/climate-change-challenge-primary-resource
Avoid palm oil: 12.5% of Southeast Asian forest has been destroyed to make way for palm oil and other commoditiesFriends of the Earth
friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/live-sustainably-how-be-conscious-consumer#palm
Use reusable water bottles to reduce single-use plastic.Trócaire
trocaire.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/100-ways-to-implement-laudato-si.pdf
Live simply: consider the impact of our food choicesCafod
cafod.org.uk/campaign/livesimply-award/livesimply-ideas
Speaking up is one of the most powerful things you can do especially if it’s to the right peopleWWF
wwf.org.uk/thingsyoucando
Consider how sustainable living means making choices today that will positively impact the planet tomorrow.Oxfam
oxfam.org.uk/oxfam-in-action/oxfam-blog/guide-to-sustainable-living
Install energy saving lights – and turn them off when leaving the roomTrócaire
trocaire.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/100-ways-to-implement-laudato-si.pdf
Throw away less food: cutting your food waste will reduce your carbon footprintUN Actions
un.org/en/actnow/ten-actions
Cycle, walk , use public transport or car-share instead of drivingTrócaire
trocaire.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/100-ways-to-implement-laudato-si.pdf

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