Help the Environment

We believe that by pulling together and making a few small changes to our lifestyle, we can make a big difference to the future of our planet.

We've picked a few simple things we can all do to help the environment. What we like about these ideas is that not only are they easy to do and they help the environment but also they save money. Something we think we all want to do.

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Avoid plastic bags - carry a reusable eco carrier bag

Use energy saving light bulbs – they're not cheap but over their lifetime they'll save you £65 and help the environment. Most standard light bulbs produce as much heat as light, thus they consume more energy producing more carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming.

Turn your thermostat down by 1°C – Not only does this help the environment but you won't feel the difference and it'll save you money!

Walk don't drive – how many times do you jump in your car to go round the corner. Cut down on your carbon emissions and get some fresh air and exercise at the same time.

Don't leave your tv on standby – If everyone in the UK turned off their tv at night, it would save more than £66 million of electricity a year!

Turn off your mobile phone charger at the wall – Leaving your mobile phone charger plugged in uses energy and costs you money!

Shut down your computer properly – leaving a computer on all day and night uses up to 1,500 pounds of carbon dioxide in a year.

Shower don't bath – A daily bath uses 16,425 litres more water a year than a shower.

Turn off lights – don't leave lights on in empty rooms they waste energy (and money).

Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth – leaving the tap running wastes litres of water.

Don't boil a full kettle – Only fill your kettle with the water you need.

Support your local shops – Shopping locally helps the community and cuts down on your travel to the out of town stores.