Tips for reducing your home-related emissions
There are lots of ways to travel that don't involve a car! And when you do need to get behind the wheel, a few small changes can make a big difference.
Seal doors and windows properly and improve overall insolation in your home to reduce the amount of heat lost.
Install solar panels that could provide renewable electricity for your home.
Hang your clothes out to dry instead of using the tumble dryer.
LED lights use up to 85% less energy, last up to 25 times longer and are cheaper to run.
Install a low-flow showerhead to reduce how much hot water you use.
Turn off your appliances at the power outlet to use less energy. Next best thing? Put them in sleep mode.
Wash at 30°C instead of 40°C to use 38% less energy. Or 20°C to reduce energy use by 62%. That's like taking 634,000 cars off the road!
Do some research and, if possible, pick an energy supplier that runs on renewables.
Don't set temperatures lower than you need. Use less energy with the recommended 1-3°C for your fridge and -18°C for your freezer.
Desktop computers take more energy to run than a laptop, so consider switching if possible.
Cut your daily shower from eight to four minutes and save up to 350 kilograms of CO2 a year.
Raise the temperature on your heating thermostat in winter and raise it in summer. In hot weather, use a fan that uses less electricity.
