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Practical Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Print
It's a big issue, but our little changes can have a big impact. Climate change is upon us and we need to think about reducing our carbon footprint. But luckily, it has never been easier to ‘go green'.
In your home Although planes, offices and factories produce vast amounts of CO2, we as individuals contribute 40% to the UKs total greenhouse gas emissions and of this 40%, two thirds comes from heating.
However, if you switch to an energy-efficient boiler you can reduce your CO2 emissions from heating. These high-efficiency condensing boilers use the heat that normally escapes through the flue to turn more water vapour back into water. This means less heat is lost through the flue and as much as possible is transferred from the boiler's burner.
You can save around £275 by making use of the heating controls on these energy efficient boilers. As a country, this means we can reduce the amount of CO2 we produce by 1.4million tones.
British Gas is offering discounts on replacing your old boiler for a new energy efficient one to help you on your way to becoming ‘green'. If you buy and new or ...
... replacement boiler by 25 July you could save up to £852 including £400 off the boiler, free home care for a year and free radiator and controls installation.
It makes sense to get the proper insulation as half of all heat loss is through the roof and walls. You can save around £365 on your heating bills because you won't need so much heat and you'll also qualify for a tax rebate of £125.
Out and about Transport is the biggest offender to global warming. We can make a big impact if we reduce our car usage. Walk or cycle on short journeys, and when in cities make use of the much better public transport facilities.
Plus it's not just how often we drive it is the manner in which we drive. By less hard use of the accelerator and the brake you could make your fuel go a lot further, reducing your emissions and saving you around £200 a year.
At the shops Buy energy efficient light bulbs. These last on average 12 years longer than standard bulbs and over their lifetime can save you around £100.
Always reuse your shopping bags and buy recycled products such as toilet paper. Make sure food packaging also comes from a sustainable forest and is recyclable.
British Gas is not just a gas supplier. They can also provide you with a greener electricity supply and even help you to upgrade to a more eco friendly heating system.
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