You can find out how green your local area really is, thanks to a clever online tool created by Friends of the Earth.
From percentage of tree coverage to transport, housing, waste and renewable energy, the climate-friendly test breaks down the factors that makes an area 'green' and scores your location out of 100. Once you have received the results, it will also provide you with advice on what you can do to improve your town's sustainability.
All you have to do is head over to their website, enter your postcode and you'll discover just how eco-friendly your local community really is.
Wiltshire is currently in the lead, closely followed by the Isle of Wight, Somerset West and Northumberland.
The team at Friends of the Earth explain: "We're in a climate crisis. If we want to avoid complete climate breakdown, we need to radically transform our future. And change can start on our doorstep.
"Friends of the Earth has collected data about how areas across the country perform on key issues impacting our climate. Let’s see how your area measures up."
Have a go at the interactive tool and see how your local area fares...
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15 eco-friendly travel accessories so you can look after the planet whilst exploring it
House of Marley Positive Vibrations 2 Wireless Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones
Consciously crafted from FSC certified woods, solid bamboo, up-cycled fabrics and recycled plastic bottles, these headphones also come with superior sound, making them a must-have for the eco-travellers who love their tech.
Fjallraven's special edition Kanken backpack is made entirely of polyester recycled from plastic bottles and can be recycled again. It's great as carry-on luggage or carrying around during the day on a city break.
If you like a packed lunch during your travels, this sustainable alternative to cling film is the perfect answer to wrapping your sandwiches on the go. It lasts up to a year and can be cleaned with dish soap.
This mint green water bottle comes from Chilly's mission to encourage the everyday use of reusable products. It comes in so many colours and keeps your drink hot for 12 hours or cold for 24 hours.
Speedo Hydrosense Swimsuit and Aquashort
Speedo
£55
Speedo's Hydrosense Flowback Swimsuit is constructed from recycled yarns that's soft and as good for you as it is the environment.
Speedo
£38
The matching men's Hydrosense Panel Aquashort is designed to enhance your connection to the water, while its eco-friendly Powerflex ECO fabric is gentler on the environment.
Ditch the plastic shampoo bottles and save yourself the hassle at airport security with a 100 per cent natural of bar of butter shampoo made from amazing butters and oils that are kinder to your locks, too.
This earth-friendly suitcase is made from repurposed polypropylene and recycled wood waste. It's not just better for the environment than your average case - it's stylish and comes with a telescopic handle and four wheels for practicality.
REN Clean Screen Mineral SPF 30
REN
£30
REN's mineral facial sunscreen is a real all-rounder. It's vegan, silicone-free, won't clog your pores and even the packaging uses recycled plastic.
A recycled down sleeping bag designed for hiking and camping, with sustainable natural insulation technology, this eco-friendly sleeping bag uses 80/20 recycled down fill from used sleeping bags, which is silverised to make it odour–resistant.
rCUP rCup reusable coffee cup
Leak-proof, environmentally friendly and with a sleek design, you won't want to sip your coffee from anything other than the world's first reusable coffee cup constructed from recycled single-use paper cups.
Made from sugarcane, no trip to the beach is complete without this eco-friendly bucket and spade set that's 100 per cent sustainable and fun.
Haglofs Mens and Womens Eco Proof Jackets
Haglofs
£270
This Mens Eco Proof Jacket was made with parts that can easily be replaced or repaired so it will last you longer than the average jacket while helping to save our planet, too.
Haglofs
£270
The Womens Eco Proof Jacket is also made from 52 per cent recycled materials and was designed to be worn, used and fixed with minimal fuss.
Lasting as long as conventional toothbrushes, this environmentally-friendly alternative is made from FSC Beechwood.
Green travellers won't want to be without this mini pouch of 12 soft makeup removal pads and 4 scrub pads that are made from cotton and bamboo, which you just pop in the washing machine when you get home to get them clean again.
Not just a brilliant design that allows you to wheel it, carry it in your hand and wear it on your back, this eco-friendly travel backpack was cleverly crafted from 21 recycled bottles.
Lisa Joyner is the Deputy Daily Editor at House Beautiful UK and Country Living UK, where she's busy writing about home and interiors, gardening, dog breeds, pets, health and wellbeing, countryside news, small space inspiration, and the hottest properties on the market. Previously, she has written for Conde Nast Traveller, House & Garden and Marie Claire magazine. Lisa studied at University For The Creative Arts, where she completed a BA in Fashion Journalism.
