Vintage is all the rage, and good for the climate.

The sheer weight of all the new things you buy for a new baby will give you an idea of the environmental impact.

When buying new things, avoid large volumes of metal or plastic whenever possible as they will be high in embedded CO2e.

Don't just chuck building waste in a skip, look for recycling schemes.

Quality of workmanship can make a big difference in how long something lasts.

Buy second hand, refurbished and reconditioned things.

For some people, cargo ships can offer an alternative to long-haul flights.

Choose the smallest, most fuel efficient car that suits your purposes and try not to drive it more than you have to.

Year on year new cars are getting more fuel efficient, but it’s usually better for the climate to keep your old car running longer until it is beyond repair than to trade up to a new more fuel efficient model.