Tip for going green at home and office

[ryan]

- Don't leave appliances such as TVs and DVD players on standby
- Only boil as much water as you need when using the kettle
- Switch off the lights when a room is not in use
- Don't leave mobile phone chargers plugged in when they're not charging
- Foil-back your radiators to stop heat escaping through your walls
- Recycle or compost your household waste
- Kill your car engine when stationary for more than a minute
- if you feel cold, put on a jumper instead of turning the heating on/up
- Switch to low-energy light bulbs
- Dry your clothes outdoors when possible instead of using your tumble dryer
- Take showers instead of baths
- Cancel your junk mail
- Refuse carrier bags when you go shopping
- Install cavity wall insulation in your home

[khate]

These are great help for awareness. Climate change is in the news. It's nice that people want to take action, too. Luckily, many of the steps we can take to stop climate change can make our lives better. Our grandchildren-and their children-will thank us for living more sustainably. Let's start now.