We live in a beautiful world — and it’s up to us to keep it healthy. Here are five easy ways to look after the land around you…
Look after local wildlife
As humans, we’re lucky enough to be able to help care for the wild birds, animals and insects that live around us. By planting wildflowers and filling bird feeders we can make a big difference to even a small space. And if you’ve got a garden, you can even think about making a frog pond or a hedgehog home.
Do a litter pick
When people drop rubbish, it not only looks messy but it can cause problems for the environment. To do a litter pick, all you need is a bag and a pair of gloves — some people even use special litter-picking sticks! Beaches, parks and footpaths are all good places to collect rubbish.
Use up food leftovers
It’s a real shame when we have to throw away food. By saving our leftovers for another meal, giving them to someone else, or by being careful about how much we buy or cook in the first place, we can make sure we never have to put tasty food in the bin!
Refill your water bottle
It’s vital that we drink enough water each day — but it’s also vital that we don’t use too many plastic bottles! By using a reusable flask or bottle, we can stay hydrated without creating plastic waste. All our hostels have taps and filling stations where you can keep your bottles full of water.
Choose green transport
Sometimes it’s impossible to avoid travelling in a car, but where we have a choice, it’s a great idea to travel in other ways. Walking, cycling and scootering are both brilliant — and healthy! — ways to get around, and many of our hostels are close to train stations or bus stops.
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