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Why we should go Green or earth friendly? From different people we can hear different reasons, but for me I believe our earth is our life we can't live without it. If that doesn't make it for you, there is always your wallet. We all can do little bit at a time and a little makes a big difference. Sidney Smith Here are a few tips how you can save money and at the same time you will help to reduce contribution to global warming!!! (NO COST) feel free to download, courtesy of GoGetters "Sign up to a green energy supplier, who will supply electricity from renewable sources (e.g. wind and hydroelectric power) - this will reduce your carbon footprint contribution from electricity to zero "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 are contribute the most to your Carbon Footprint "Turn down the central heating slightly (try just 1 to 2 degrees C) "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 washing powder "Fill the kettle with only as much water as you need "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 The following is a list of items that may take an initial investment They should pay for themselves over the course of 1-4 years through savings on your energy bills. "Fit energy saving light bulbs "Insulate your hot water tank, your loft and your walls "35% of heat generated in the house is lost through the walls. Installing cavity wall installation to a medium size house "By installing 180mm thick loft insulation you could stop about 25% of your heating escaping through the roof "Recycle your grey water "Replace your old fridge / freezer (if it is over 15 years old), with a new one with energy efficiency rating of "A" "Replace your old boiler with a new energy efficient condensing boiler Travel less and travel more carbon footprint friendly. "Car share to work, or for the kids school run "Use the bus or a train rather than your car "For short journeys either walk or cycle "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. Find out more about Biodiesel. "When on holiday - hire a bicycle to explore locally rather than a car "When staying in a hotel turn the lights and air-conditioning off when you leave your hotel room "Ask for your room towels to be washed every other day, rather than every day As well as your primary carbon footprint, there is also a secondary footprint that you cause through your buying habits. If you buy foods out of season at the super market, then these will have either been flown or shipped in from far away - all adding to your carbon footprint. "Reduce your consumption of meat "Don't buy bottled water if your tap water is safe to drink (especially if it has been shipped from far away) "Buy local fruit and vegetables, or even try growing your own "Don't buy fresh fruit and vegetables which are out of season, they may have been flown in "Try to buy products made closer to home (look out and avoid items that are made in the distant lands) "Buy organic produce "Don't buy over packaged products "Recycle as much as possible "Think carefully about the type of activities you do in your spare time. Do any of this cause an increase in carbon emissions? e.g. Saunas, Health clubs, restaurants and pubs, go-karting etc. etc... 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?
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