Wakefield Museums and Castles

Switch to LED: replace existing light bulbs with LED bulbs, to save energy and money.

Don't fill to the brim: only fill up the kettle with the water you need.

Plan ahead: batch cook your meals and re-heat them using the microwave. This saves energy and reduces food waste.

Turn it off: switch off lights. Unplug your appliances and electronics when you're not using them.

Take a shower: swap long soaks in the bath for short showers. Use a water-saving shower head.

Change your energy source: swap boilers for air source heat pumps. Install solar panels for electricity

Keep the heat in: install wall, floor and roof insulation. Use curtains, blinds, rugs and draught excluders.

Get green energy: switch your energy supplier to one that invests in renewable energy.

Wash up well: only run your dishwasher when it's full. Or, use a washing-up bowl instead of a running tap.

Get smart: install a smart meter to understand how you use energy and how to reduce it.

Plant native species: plant trees, shrubs, plants and hedgerows that are native to your country. This supports wildlife.

Create animal habitats: build bird and bat boxes, bug hotels and hedgehog houses. Leave grass long. Don't tidy up those piles of leaves, branches or rubble.

Grow your own: grow fruits and vegetables in pots, gardens or allotments. This saves money and helps you eat healthily.

Install a washing line: dry clothes outside on the washing line when the weather is fine.

Go wild: plant native wildflowers to attract insects and pollinators.

Keep it natural: lay real grass and permeable surfaces, instead of artificial grass or paving. This reduces flooding and protects soils and wildlife.

Collect water: Install a water butt to collect rainwater. This can be used to water your garden.

Enjoy the darkness: reduce exterior lights on your home or in your garden. This protects wildlife and saves energy.

Return to native plants: replace non-native plants, shrubs and tress with native alternatives.

Go green: create a green or living roof on any flat-roofed structures, such as your garage.

Think before you print: only print out documents or emails if it is absolutely necessary.

Ditch your notebook: use computer programmes like OneNote to take notes, or use scrap paper.

Reduce single-use: take a re-usable mug and water bottle to work with you, instead of buying single-use containers.

Stay home: work from home if you can. If you need to go into work, avoid the rush-hour traffic.

Switch off: turn off your laptop and monitor if you're leaving your desk for a while.

Use active travel: leave the car at home and walk, cycle or run to work instead.

Stay online: arrange for meetings, conferences and training to take place online, to reduce travel.

Ask questions: ask your employer how they are reducing your company's carbon footprint. If you're self-employed, investigate how you can reduce your own emissions.

Invest wisely: challenge your company's pension scheme if they are investing in fossil fuels.

Link it: send hyperlinks to shared files and documents rather than sending attachments, to save energy.

Follow the waste hierarchy: reduce, re-use, recycle - in that order.

Buy less: ask yourself 'Do I need it?' and 'Will I use it?' before buying anything.

Make do and mend: fix, mend or re-purpose items that are broken, rather than throwing them away

Have meat-free days: adopt a flexitarian diet by going meat-free at least one day per week.

Plan ahead: plan your weekly meals. Make a shopping list. Use up leftovers during the week.

Buy local: shop in your local, independent shops. Buy local, organic products wherever possible.

Enjoy sustainable holidays: fly less. Enjoy holidays in the UK. Use public transport for day-trips closer to home.

Campaign: join a lobbying or activist group for environmental issues.

Refuse plastics: say no to single-use plastic straws, carrier bags, packaging, bottles and coffee cups.

Explore electric: buy or lease an electric car, to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions.