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Many people ask what they can do to stem the tide of global warming and climate change. There are plenty of little things that can help reduce your carbon footprint, costs nothing at all and will in fact save you money.
- Turn it off when not in use (lights, television, DVD player, Hi Fi, computer etc. etc. ...) Click here to find out which electrical items in your household contribute the most to your Carbon Footprint
- Turn down the central heating slightly (try just 3 to 4 degrees F)
- Turn down the water heating setting (just 2 degrees will make 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 detergent
- Unplug your mobile phone as soon as it has finished charging
- Defrost your fridge/freezer regularly
- Do your weekly shopping in a single trip
- Hang out the washing to dry rather than tumble drying it
- Go for a run rather than drive to the gym
- Carpool to work or for the kids after school activities
- Use the bus or a train rather than your car
- For short journeys either walk or bicycle
- See if your employer will allow you to work from home one day a week
- Next time you replace your car - check out diesel engines. With one of these you can even make your own Biodiesel fuel.
In addition there is your footprint at work.
Do you leave your computer and monitor on when you are away from your desk? Do you leave the lights on when you leave the office? Do you print documents unnecessarily - and could you print two pages to a side and double sided?
To calculate your own Carbon Footprint click here. |
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