Living more sustainably

How you can help mitigate the effects of climate change

In this section

Your guide to living more sustainably 

A guide to greening your home

Renovating your home can be the perfect time to incorporate changes to reduce your energy and water use, and enhance its value to nature

This guide contains an array of changes that residents can make to help their homes work with nature and become more economical, healthier and even a more pleasant place to live.

Read our guide to find out how you can green your home (PDF, 12MB).

Advice on living greener

Would you like more information about what you can do at home to live more sustainably and help us reach our net-zero target? Read our guide on 'Greener Living' (PDF, 2MB), with advice on everything from water use and biodiversity, to energy and clothing.

Greener Living Newsletter

Please sign up to receive our monthly Greener Living newsletter  - this covers local events, news stories, grants, and updates on what we are doing!

Community Projects

If you would like to get involved in community led projects and events, or find out more about ways you can live more sustainably, check out Sustainable Three Rivers and Watford and Three Rivers Friends of the Earth.

Further Information

Please use the links below for more information:

Home Composting

Watford and Three Rivers Trust Community Funds

Support to reduce your waste

Find out what your carbon footprint is - what would happen to the planet if everyone looked like you?