Tips
Drive Less!
When you drive, or even get a lift, the car produces many gases which contribute to green house emissions. Exercise instead!
Use the off switch.
Instead of using the stand-by button, turn the item off completely. This can save energy!
Buy Energy Efficient products.
Buy A rated products as they are better for the environment and you save lots of money.
The higher on the scale the more efficient the product is.
When you drive, or even get a lift, the car produces many gases which contribute to green house emissions. Exercise instead!
Use the off switch.
Instead of using the stand-by button, turn the item off completely. This can save energy!
Buy Energy Efficient products.
Buy A rated products as they are better for the environment and you save lots of money.
The higher on the scale the more efficient the product is.
Use Energy saving bulbs.
These cut energy use by 80%.
Use mains powered products.
They are more energy efficient and batteries are difficult to dispose of.If can't find a mains powered product try alternatives e.g wind-up or solar radios or buy rechargeable batteries.
Use public transport.
This means there will be less cars emitting gases & you will also be helping the economy.
Get a smaller car.
If you plan on changing your car get a smaller one as it can save you a lot of money on fuel, tax and insurance. This reduces emissions greatly and also helps the economy.
At Home
These cut energy use by 80%.
Use mains powered products.
They are more energy efficient and batteries are difficult to dispose of.If can't find a mains powered product try alternatives e.g wind-up or solar radios or buy rechargeable batteries.
Use public transport.
This means there will be less cars emitting gases & you will also be helping the economy.
Get a smaller car.
If you plan on changing your car get a smaller one as it can save you a lot of money on fuel, tax and insurance. This reduces emissions greatly and also helps the economy.
At Home
- Have a shower - showers use less water and energy than baths.
- Use mains powered products, not battery powered products - they are more energy efficient and batteries are difficult to dispose of. If you can't find a mains powered product try alternatives such as wind-up or solar radios, wind-up torches or even buy rechargeable batteries.
- Install proper insulation to your roof and walls.
- Install double glazing and look at draft proofing methods.