Make a difference
Simply by making small changes to the way we live our lives we can each make a difference to the environment. Detailed over the following pages are just a few of the easy changes you can make to your day-to-day life that will mean you're doing your bit...
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At home
if every household swapped just two ordinary light bulbs for energy efficient ones, we'd save enough energy each year to power the UK's streetlights. Find out more
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On the road
check your tyre pressure regularly - under-inflated tyres are dangerous and can increase fuel consumption by up to 3%. Find out more
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At the shops
when buying furniture look for the FSC logo to be sure the wood was sourced responsibly. Visit www.fscus.org or find out more
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At work
make sure you unplug your chargers. Appliances like mobile phones, shavers and electric toothbrushes continue to draw electricity even when fully charged. Find out more
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In the kitchen
use an energy supplier that supports renewable energy sources, such as wind power. For more information visit www.ecotricity.co.uk or find out more
