Ten Eco Friendly steps to keep in mind to help save our planet-

(1) Freecycle all your unwanted stuff instead of throwing it away. Join you local group for free at www.freecycle.org

(2) Wash you hands with cold water instead of waiting for the tap to start to run warm: save energy, water, time and money.

(3) Buy your own reusable bags for shopping or reuse the plastic bags that you already have.

(4) Boil only the amount of water that you need to drink and buy an Eco friendly kettle next time you replace yours.

(5) Sign up to a Mail and telephone preference service online to reduce junk mail and unwanted telephone calls.

(6) Leave the car at home for your next journey, consider walking, biking or public transport as an alternative.

(7) Avoid baths, take showers instead.

(8) Most newspapers are now available online, try using the service to help save trees.

(9) Turning your heating down just 1 degree will help save the worlds fuel and your money.

(10) Use eco friendly cleaning products, now available at most supermarkets.