Looking after the Earth just takes a little bit of motivation! You can do your bit in any way, from picking up litter as you walk along the beach to taking shorter showers. But these acts are no good if they are done once or twice. Start making changes, ones that will be sustainable.

How do you know if something will be sustainable or not? It comes down to your motivation. Here are three helpful tips that will change your life and the future of our beautiful Earth:

Attitude: If you have the will to care for the Earth, your actions will be genuine, insightful and sustainable. If you notice a piece of litter and don’t pick it up as you walk past, what are you saying about caring?

Habit: In our busy lives, we have routines and ingrained habits, not all of them good. Think about those habits that are not helping the Earth and try create new ones that are beneficial instead. Not allowing the water to continue running from the tap while you brush your teeth is a start.

Effort: Initially, changing our attitudes and destructive habits will take a little effort, but our quality of life and that of the planet’s will be rewarded in the long run. You can start small by getting a separate container for your biodegradable kitchen waste and empty this out into a compost heap. By mulching your garden with your home-made compost you are both recycling and cutting down on consumerism by being sustainable.