Ways to help the planet

Support biodiversity and tackle climate change through simple projects: adopt sustainable habits, create habitats and survey your local wildlife.

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Living more sustainably

Everyday choices to live more sustainably.

Find Your Climate Action

Taking small, actionable steps can have a big impact when it comes to helping the planet.

What will you do?

Read our illustrated guide to making a positive difference for our planet.

Here are nine ways to forget fast fashion and shop sustainably instead.

There are lots of changes you can make that will help you save money while also tackling the climate crisis.

Outdoor projects and activities

Turn your space into a haven for wildlife with some simple projects.

This simple bee hotel will provide a home for a variety of solitary bees, including red mason bees and leafcutter bees.

Time: One hour

Seven easy ways to make your garden a haven for wildlife.

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Turn your kitchen food scraps into fantastic fertiliser for your house plants and garden with this worm composter.

Time: One hour

Survey and monitor nature

Record what you see and help track UK wildlife.

Monitor environmental change on Britain's sealife by recording the seaweeds that you find on the beach.

Time: One hour

Ideas for craft activities, identification guides and wildlife surveys that can be done in the summer. 

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Find easy surveys you can do in your local area, that suit your schedule and skill level.

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Discover the wildlife on your doorstep

If you’re in the UK, explore our British Wildlife hub to learn more about the species and habitats around you, with stories, insights and ideas for connecting with nature where you live

Explore British wildlife

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