Every time that you skip buying or using something, you are taking positive action for nature, and we have all been guilty of occasionally taking a little more than we need. Every product you buy or activity you take part in takes some kind of resource from the natural world, big or small. So by taking small steps to reduce what you consume, you are making a big difference that seriously adds up over time. You might even save some money along the way!

From food to travel and electricity to entertainment, we all need to consume products and services to live healthy, comfortable, modern lives and some of them we would find very hard to live without. By shopping local and choosing to switch to products and services that try hard to keep their impacts low, you are rewarding those companies for their efforts and promoting a more wildlife friendly economy – and it doesnt always have to cost the earth!

As citizens, constituents, consumers and voters we have more influence than we know over the decision makers that provide the structure for society. People and organisations with the power to influence large scale change follow the priorities of people like you, so by letting them know that nature is a big priority for you and thanking those you see doing a good job, you can help drive positive change at a bigger scale!

Want to connect with nature in your neighbourhood, meet some new people or support nature more directly? Try gifting your time as a volunteer or some space in your garden for wildlife, helping monitor wildlife on your doorstep as a citizen scientist or gifting a bit of cash to an organisation to take action for nature on your behalf.