Environmental sustainability is a diverse and dynamic subject examining the interaction between people and their surroundings. Global warming, biodiversity and renewable energy are just a few of the recurring themes we hear on the news.

Some of the common environmental concerns include:

• damaging rainforests and woodlands

• polluting and over-fishing of oceans, rivers and lakes

• polluting the atmosphere through the burning of fossil fuels

• damaging prime agricultural and cultivated land through the use of unsustainable farming practices

Ways in which you can help is:

• Recycling, using recycled papers will help reduce the amount of trees we use for paper resources

• Walking to shops, school, and university or taking public transport. Can help reduce emission caused by cars

• Purchasing Fairtrade products, that follow sustainable practices

• Turning off water taps when brushing teeth or not in use.

• Switching the lights off when you’re not in the room and before you go to bed.