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It’s beginning to look a lot like… winter. What we tentatively call summer has drifted away, the mornings and nights are getting dark and the shops are already stocking up on Christmas stuff.

The climate talks in Paris are in full swing. International leaders are busy discussing the future health o...

Tackling climate change can seem like a daunting one, but a series of small, simple changes in your everyday routine can help.

We can do so much if we do it together. Watch our videos to find out what could happen if everyone in Scotland joined together to live a greener lifestyle.

It’s not only Scotland’s households that can reduce their food and drink waste to save money and help the environment; the law now requires most food businesses to separate their food waste too.

Did you know that avoidable food and drink waste costs the average household in Scotland around £470 a year?

Avoidable food and drink waste costs the average household £470 annually. That’s at least £40 a month you could save.

One of the more fuel-efficient or alternative-fuelled vehicles on the market could cut your carbon emissions, fuel bills and vehicle tax. Plus the most eco-friendly cars don’t require vehicle tax at all.

The day-to-day travel decisions you make can have a real impact on making Scotland a cleaner, greener place to live – and they could also help you to be fitter, healthier, happier and wealthier.

As well as saving energy it is worth thinking about whether you can generate your own power.

Saving energy and money at home begins with a good look around each room. Think about the gas and electricity you use for heating and lighting and to power appliances. It all adds up to a lot of energy.

Everyone wants a cosy and warm home without paying too much on your energy bills. There are steps we can all take, some big (replacing your boiler or improving insulation) and some small (using energy efficient appliances or not using standby) to save energy and money to create a cleaner, greener Scotland.

We can all do our bit to help make Scotland a cleaner and greener place to live. And eating greener is a great place to begin.

Lang Banks is Director at WWF Scotland, and he is encouraging Scots to turn their lights off for Earth ...