Change a light bulb
Replacing one regular light bulb with a low energy one will save 68kg of CO2 per year and £9.
Use less hot water
It takes a lot of energy to heat hot water. Use less by taking a shower instead of a bath and by setting the washing machine to 30 degrees C. Only boil as much water as you need in your kettle (but remember to cover the element).
Turn down your central heating
Moving your thermostat down by1 degree C in winter could cut your heating bills by up to 10 per cent and save you around £40 per year. Insulating your loft to the recommended depth of 270mm will save you energy and money.
Use rechargeable batteries
It takes 80 times more energy to produce a battery than the battery itself contains. Use rechargeables instead. You can recycle used batteries by putting them in your black recyclables box.
An average house has 12 items on standby - track them down and turn them off. Take the telly off standby - 20kg of carbon saved in a single year. Stereo off standby - 66kg of carbon saved. DVD off standby - 44kg of carbon saved.
Energy Saving Trust Practical energy saving information from buying lightbulbs to installing solar panels
and where to get them. 0800 512012.
and where to get them. 0800 512012.
Carbon Trust Advice to businesses - cutting energy and carbon emissions. 0800 0852005
Grown Up Green Encouraging people to think and act in ways which protect and improve the natural environment.
Forum for the Future A charity that works in partnership with business,
Internal wall insulation Internal insulation of solid walls
Carbon Label Choosing products and services with the smallest carbon footprints.
Green Electricity Marketplace Green tariffs on offer to UK domestic customers. You may even find that
green electricity will cost you less than you are paying now.
green electricity will cost you less than you are paying now.
Carbon Independent Unbiased information on carbon dioxide emissions, climate change,
and how to become independent of fossil fuels.
and how to become independent of fossil fuels.
BBC Bloom 75 ways to cut your carbon emissions.
Turn off electronic equipment
CORGI CORGI is a brand is known by 8 out of 10 people in the UK, and historically has stood for safety, expertise and trust. This scheme will be replaced from April 1st 2009 by the Gas Safe Register but CORGI
will continue as the trade association.
will continue as the trade association.
Gas Safe Register The Gas Safe Register will replace CORGI gas registration in Great Britain on April 1st 2009. It will be the official industry stamp for gas safety.
Solar Trade Association members All companies listed in the database are members of the Solar Trade Association and abide by the Code of Practice.
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