Think Green at iQ for Earth Day
It was Earth Day this week, aka a great opportunity to commit to making more eco-friendly choices. There are loads of little ways you can Think Green at iQ, which all add up to help protect our planet.
Rinse & recycle
Rinse out your waste before you recycle it - did you know just one item containing food residue can result in the whole batch being rejected?
Remember to follow your iQ building’s recycling guidance too. At most buildings, this involves recycling plastics, putting glass into glass bins and popping food waste into your food caddy. Keep an eye on our TikTok for a recycling video that’ll have you feeling totally bin-spired to recycle.
Hit the lights
Turn off your lights whenever you don’t need them. Switching them off seriously decreases carbon emissions, so you’ll be doing your bit to stop global warming.
Let your radiator breathe
Like you after a long day of studies, your radiator needs room to breathe - keeping it clear and uncovered means it’ll be more effective as heat will circulate more easily.
Shut your windows
Whether you’re taking a quick trip to the corner shop or heading out for the evening, close your windows when you leave to keep in the warmth and save energy.
Unplug it
When you’re done video calling your family or writing that essay, unplug your electrical devices so they’re not using up energy in the background.
Give your clothes a new life
Donate your unwanted clothes to the British Heart Foundation, with their Pack For Good initiative. You never know who might be looking for that red t-shirt you’re throwing out.
Save water
Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth or try shorter showers to reduce water and energy use. If you’ve got a long shower routine, turn off the faucet in between each step of the process.
Shop consciously
Overconsumption and mass production are bad for the environment, as so much gets thrown into landfill. Go eco-conscious by shopping at sustainable or second-hand shops. Bonus news, second-hand items tend to be a lot cheaper than brand new ones.
For more sustainable goodies, enter our iQ Clubs giveaways this month to be in with a chance of winning a recycled plastic speaker, an eco-friendly lunchbox set and more.
