Sunday, May 11, 2008

11:28 PM

Minimising heat wastage

[]Making sure you have the most energy-efficient boiler and heating system in your home
[]Turning off radiators in rooms or areas that are not being used

Increase your awareness
The products or goods that you buy can also indirectly influence your carbon footprint. Be aware of what you are buying, how your purchases might have been produced and the potential impact they might have on the environment.

[]Avoid buying fruit or vegetables that are out of season (they may well have been flown in from abroad)
[]Try growing your own fruit and vegetables or purchase locally produced farmed goods (you’ll know that they have not travelled across the UK to get to your supermarket)
[]Avoid buying bottled water if the local water is perfectly safe to drink (the bottled water may have come from a long way away, or even abroad)
[]Try not to buy over-packaged goods (use your judgement and buy an alternative if necessary).
[]Recycle as much of your household waste as possible (read our guide to recycling waste for more advice and tips)
[]Re-use anything that makes sense, such as plastic bags, and avoid buying disposable versions of products, such as razors
[]Ask your energy supplier to switch you to one of its green energy tariffs (it’s one of the easiest and quickest ways to reduce your carbon footprint).

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