Reducing your carbon footprint

For Individuals, here's a list of simple things you can do immediately

• Turn it off when not in use (lights, television, DVD player, Hi Fi, computer etc.).

• Turn down the central heating slightly (try just 1 to 2 degrees C). Just 1 degree will help reduce your heating bill by about 8%.

• Turn down the water heating setting (just 2 degrees makes a significant saving)

• Check the central heating timer setting - remember there is no point heating the house after you have left for work

• Fill your dish washer and washing machine with a full load - this will save you water, electricity, and washing powder

• Fill the kettle with only as much water as you need

• Do your weekly shopping in a single trip

• Hang out the washing to dry rather than tumble drying it

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