As the hosepipe ban takes hold across the UK, the Environment Secretary
Caroline Spellman
has suggested that future homes should be designed to
allow people to re-use “grey water” from baths and showers to flush the toilet
or water the garden.
Now, for some of us, this might seem like a bit of a stretch but, for others, this is just
scratching the surface of the things we can do to be greener at home.
Tetra Pak® and Do The Green Thing recently asked Brits to share the things that they do
to go the extra mile and live a greener life, with some interesting and sometimes
unusual results!
For those looking for some inspiration this summer, here are some of the top ideas
we thought worth sharing:
- Cooking fish in tin foil using the heat from a car engine
- Using the water you’ve cooked with – e.g. pasta -
to water your plants - Brewing your own beer
- Reusing the milk you cook with to make a cup of tea
- Using household items like beer, egg, vinegar rather
than shampoo - Dressing in the dark to save electricity
- Showering with a friend!
- Cleaning your house with vinegar
- Using free colourful newspapers and magazines
as wrapping paper - Upcycle rubbish and unwanted items into presents
For more information on Do The Green Thing visit www.dothegreenthing.com.
Weird & wonderful green living tips gathered by Tetra Pak and @dothegreenthing.
