Top tips

I've made a list of top tips, useful low- no cost ways of reducing your carbon footprint, household waste and energy usage.

Reducing energy in the home
Wash your clothes at 30'C instead of 40'C
Replace ordinary light bulbs with energy saving ones
Only use dishwasher and washing machine when you have a full load
Turn central heating down by at least 1'C
Take a short shower instead of a bath to use less water
Don't leave electrical appliances on standby
Only boil as much water as you need

Greener travel
Walk or cycle from A to B when the journey is less than 2 miles
Use public transport wherever possible
Car share with colleagues if you can
Inflate tires fully
Reduce un-needed boot clutter to reduce engine workload
When driving, lower your revs

Avoid food waste
Measure correct portions per person
Make meals from leftovers
Keep an eye on use-by dates
Compost

General
Use, re-use, recycle
Buy produce local and in season wherever possible


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