4 sustainable things to do this autumn 

 

1. Collect leaves for your compost: gather these from parks, ideally not in car parks (can be contaminated). Put them into your compost, store in a dry place and add them slowly over the course of the year. They're great carbon for your compost!

 

2. Get your winter clothing out & donate what you can (autumn is a good time for this as the second-hand stores want autumn/winter clothing, NOT summer stuff as they cannot store it). Wash it properly, hand wash woolen knits, store them in vented places to reduce the risk of moths.

 

3. Freeze/store/save your autumn/summer produce: e.g. freeze your abundance of tomatoes, turn it into tomato sauce or chop them in meal sized portions to freeze. This reduces your reliance on canned tomatoes during winter.

 

4. Consider how you're going to heat your home: do your curtains need to be replaced? Set timers on your heat pump, find second-hand heaters, consider adding things like wool underfloor insulation.