Saving Our Planet
 
We can all do our bit to help save the planet from cutting down non-essential car journeys to switching lights off when we leave a room.
  Roger Higman, of Friends of the Earth, said: "People also have to understand that their individual actions do make a difference.
  "People have to realise that domestic output also plays a massive part, together with industry."

  Here is a list of simple energy savings tasks:
 

 
  1. FIT energy efficient light bulbs in your lamps. They use a fifth of the energy of a normal bulb.

  2. CLAD your loft with at least 15cm (6") of insulation and lag tanks and pipes.

  3. ONLY boil the kettle with the water you need.

  4. WORK at home, even if it is just one day a week.

  5. WALK your children to school.

  6. DO your ironing in one session.

  7. SHOP locally instead of driving to the supermarket.

  8. DRIVE smoothly - harsh acceleration and heavy braking waste petrol (gas).

  9. BUY a wind-up radio and torch.

  10. WALK or cycle to work if your journey is short.

  11. TAKE the bus or train for longer journeys.

  12. SHARE a car with a colleague.

  13. DRAUGHTPROOF all doors and windows.

  14. MAKE sure the fridge has a tight seal.

  15. PUT lids on pans when cooking.

  16. CUT your speed - driving fast wastes more petrol (gas).

  17. PUMP up your tyres - correct pressure makes your car more fuel efficient.

  18. DON'T leave your TV on stand-by.

  19. TAKE off the roof rack and lighten the weight which helps your car use less fuel.

  20. FIT secondary glazing to you windows in winter.
     
 
 

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