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The average home produces enough CO2 to fill 10 balloons its own size.

Most people know about the simple things you can do around the home to save energy. Here is our checklist. How many have you taken, and how much more money could you save? For a home audit, click here

Turning the thermostat down by 1°C can cut heating bills by up to 10% £50 0.5 tonnes per year
Cavity wall insulation can cut heating bills by 40%
The Warm Zone | The Energy Saving Trust 		£100 1.0 tonne per year
Loft insulation can cut heating bills by 20%
The Warm Zone | The Energy Saving Trust 		£100 1.0 tonne per year
4 energy efficient light bulbs can save £20 per year 0.1 tonnes per year
Tip: Fluorescent bulbs use 70% less energy than a standard bulb and last up to 20 times longer
Buy energy-efficient appliances can reduce your GHG's by more than 20%
Tip: A good test is to place a £5 note in the door of your fridge and close the door. If you can pull the note out easily then your door letting out too much energy and is likely to be inefficient.
Tip: Washing machine. By following these guidelines you can be green and clean!
  • Fully loading your washing machine (Not only does it save the number of times you wash every week it also saves you money on water, electricity and soap).
  • Press your economy wash button – found on most machines!
  • Choose a lower temperature – better for your clothes, your pocket and the environment!
  • Choose environmentally friendly cleaning products containing plant extracts that degrade quickly when washed down the drain. See the WWF shop for its range of products - https://shop.wwf.org.uk/store/range.aspx?act=cid1013_1
  • Let your clothes dry naturally and try not to use a tumble dryer.
Draught proofing doors and windows can save £25 per year 0.2 tonnes per year
Unplugging chargers and switching the TV and PC off standby £25 per year 0.2 tonnes per year
Draw curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping and to reduce draughts £10-£20 per year 0.1 tonnes per year

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