reduce your carbon footprint

Defra calculate that domestic room and water heating accounts for approximately 74% of total emissions from home energy use. By lowering room heating by just 1°C a household can prevent the release of 294 kg of CO2 a year, reducing the annual household emissions by 6%. This shows that simple, small changes can have significant effects.

Whether you are considering simple steps to reduce household electricity use or straightforward lifestyle changes such as using public transport or introducing more vegetarian food to your diet, there is a great deal of help available.

Below are links to some useful energy reduction advice and greener living sites.

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