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Five easy ways you can help fight climate change

39 Ways to Save the Planet looks at the brilliant methods that people are using to reverse the effects of climate change. But while climate change is absolutely a global issue, that doesn't mean that individuals are powerless in the fight to help the environment.

We've got some tips from environmental scientist Dr Tara Shine, author of the book How to Save Your Planet One Object at a Time. And as part of our 'Climate Solutions' collaboration with , we've turned these tips into five illustrated examples of how you can make an environmental difference.

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1. Clean using vinegar

Illustration by Amelia Flower ()

2. Change the way you make tea

Illustration by Rohan Dahotre ()

3. Do less laundry

Illustration by Dandy Doodlez ()

4. Shop seasonally

Illustration by Sarina Mantle

5. Don't just throw your old shoes away

Illustration by Kingsley Nebechi ()

For more fascinating climate solutions, listen to 39 Ways to Save the Planet on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.

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