Green living

• RSPB action!
• Why save energy?
• Why save water?
• Why tackle waste?
• Did you know?
• What can I do?

Green living

Climate change is the greatest long term threat to wildlife. The state of our waters has a massive impact on the birds and wildlife that rely on wetlands and coasts. The waste we produce and what we do with it affects the wild spaces around us. The RSPB is taking action to tackle these threats to birds, wildlife and the environment. 

In these pages, we tell you more about the stories behind energy and water use and waste management, and how you can do your bit!

Did you know? A third of water used in the home goes down the toilet; a regular house loses over 40% of its heat through loft spaces and walls; Britain throws away about £20 billion worth of unused food every year... and more frightening facts. More...

RSPB action! Find out what we are doing in our offices, visitor centres and reserves to reduce, reuse and recycle, and what eco-friendly schemes we can offer you. More...

What can I do? There are dozens of little changes you can make to your lifestyle that will add up to make a real difference to help birds and the environment. We've put together some hints and tips on how you can live a greener lifestyle. More...

Why save energy? Modern life demands energy - and lots of it. But much of what we use is wasted, creating higher bills for us and releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, causing climate change. Find out how you can help the environment - and save money. More...

Why save water? Using less water in our homes, gardens and at work is a big part of easing the pressure on our wetlands and rivers. By cutting out waste, we can all help to keep water in our rivers and wetlands - not dripping wastefully away. More...

Why tackle waste? In terms of reducing your impact on the environment from generating waste, there are three simple principles. Reduce, reuse and recycle, are the key to living in a more sustainable way. More...

About the RSPB

The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. Nature is amazing - help us keep it that way. More...

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Visit our Contact us section for telephone numbers, office addresses and more.

Latest news

Quest launched to find Europe's rarest bird

Later today, the RSPB, and other partners within BirdLife International, will launch a final quest to search for the last individuals of one of the world’s rarest birds – the slender-billed curlew.

Tide finally turns for marine wildlife

The future of the UK's globally-important marine wildlife looks brighter with the introduction of a Marine and Coastal Access Bill in today’s Queen's Speech.

EU unlikely to meet wildlife target

Many of Europe's formerly 'common' farmland birds continue to suffer from the effects of agricultural change, mirroring dramatic declines of these species in the UK.

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