My everyday gestures

Whether it's your garden, managing your waste or getting around, there are many things you can do to help preserve the environment!

Gardening

• I favor ecological gardening
• I take advantage of the City of Montpellier's "Bon de végétalisation" scheme
• I take care of trees, at home and outside
• I contribute to the fight against invasive species, if possible with natural methods.
• I discover useful insects
• I explore and preserve my natural treasures

Fitting out

• I fit out my outdoors to deal with the risks of flooding
• I take steps to combat mosquitoes
• I install solar panels
• I prevent chemical risks

Transportation

• I take advantage of the free take advantage of free public transport
• I use a bike for my daily commute
• I optimize my car journeys with car-sharing thanks to BlaBlaCar Daily
• I opt for car-sharing with Modulauto
• I discover charging points for my electric vehicle

Waste

• I buy in bulk, I limit packaging wherever possible
• I recycle and compost
• I sort my glass
• I don't leave bulky items in the street and I identify the waste collection centers near my home
• I opt for eco-responsible and supportive gestures
• I install a "STOP PUB" sign on my letterbox

Everyday, our lifestyles have an impact on the environment. Consuming and eating better, being more energy-efficient... It's possible to contribute, at your own level, to the fight against climate change.

I consume responsibly

• I favor the circular economy and second-hand purchases (clothing, furniture, electrical and electronic products...)
• I drink tap water rather than bottled and use water bottles
• I avoid "disposable"
• everyday products and objects
• I buy sensibly
• To give them a second life, I repair or have repaired my defective objects
• I make my household and hygienic products

I save energy: it's good for the planet and my wallet!

• I turn off electrical appliances on standby, and unplug unused chargers
• I take a shower rather than a bath
• I install water savers on taps to reduce the flow without losing comfort
• I repair my tap or flush if they leak
• I save electricity and lighting -I install Led light bulbs
• I keep my heating between 19 and 21 degrees in winter
• I regulate the temperature of my water heater between 50 and 55°
• I limit the use of air conditioning in summer
• I improve the insulation of my home
• I wait until my washing machine and dishwasher are full before turning them on, and I choose the "eco" and/or low-temperature mode
• I optimize my refrigerator, and defrost it regularly
• I choose energy-saving electronics and household appliances
• I turn off the tap when I brush my teeth/hands

I opt for sustainable food

• I buy local produce, seasonal and from sustainable agriculture
• I learn about the different food labels
• I give preference to organic products
• I hunt down packaging and plastic
• I reduce my consumption of meat and dairy products, for example by introducing a "vegetarian" day in the week
• I eat fish from sustainable fishing
• I limit food waste