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When you have built your Habbit you can start to find out how easy it can be to reduce your environmental impact and save money. Everyone should ask themselves simple questions. Can I purchase more responsibly? Have I taken simple steps to reduce my environmental impact? The site will help direct you to alternative service providers and products which will reduce your carbon dioxide footprint or help you reduce water use. |
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The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.
(G Nelson, co-founder of Earth Day) |
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| Small changes, Big impact |
There are simple changes you can put into action today to make a big difference and it doesn’t have to cost you anything. Here are the top tips:
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Home Energy |
Turn the thermostat down by 2 degrees and you could save £80 a year on your heating bill!
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Water |
Save 3,000 litres of water a year simply by putting a "hippo" in your toilet cistern!
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Waste |
Recycling just 1 aluminium can will save enough energy to power your TV for three hours! (source: Friends of the Earth 2004)
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Food |
Eat less meat and reduce your emission by up to 3 tonnes per year.
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Electrical |
Upgrade rather than replace your existing computer and save 2.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being emitted!
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Transport |
Take the train rather than fly for journeys within the UK and save 180kg of carbon dioxide per journey!
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What can my business do? |
Businesses in the UK are responsible for a significant percentage of the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions. Offices are notoriously inefficient. By considering simple energy saving measures, costs can be reduced and carbon emissions reduced.
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