This month – which coincides with Energy Saving Week (17-23 January) - we are looking at how we can reduce the amount of gas and electricity we waste, while also saving costs and staying warm at home.

It’s National Tree Week (November 23 to December 1), the UK’s annual celebration of trees!

Discover the local Libraries of Things, where you can borrow party kit for those holiday gatherings. Plus, how to hire a a party outfit, and some gorgeous, green ways to wrap your gifts. Read on for ideas to make this festive season a sustainable one.

Advice on developing affordable and sustainable housing from Hook Norton Community Land Trust

Advice on how to ensure all recyclable items can be saved from the rubbish and recycled into something else

Encouraging everyone to buy only pre-owned items for the 30 days in September

Advice from Future Nature Wildlife Trust Consultancy, by Russell Hartwell

We can make choices at Christmas which reduce the waste we make and the money we spend – good for the climate and good for us too.

The energy we use in our homes accounts for around 20 per cent of total carbon emissions in the UK and a big proportion of household bills.