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Easy tips for eco aware living
Due to an ever-increasing concern about the environment
it has never been more important to ensure you are doing everything
possible to increase your eco-awareness and reduce your carbon
footprint. Being eco friendly doesn’t have to involve dramatic changes
to your life style; it is possible to make a difference through changes
as small as walking to the local shops instead of driving your car or
simply heating your home more effectively.
By making these minor changes you are not only helping to save the
environment and protect the future of our planet but you could also save
yourself some pennies in the process, a very welcome side effect in our
current economic climate.
There are various ways in which you can help make a positive impact upon
our environment many of which start in the home. By creating more of an
eco home environment you will reap the benefits in the long term, not
just from the peace of mind that you are making a difference but a
recent survey showed that 52 per cent of people were prepared to pay
more for Eco homes.
Top tips on how to save energy include;
· Heating
– You should ensure your home is effectively insulated as this not only
does wonders for the environment but can reduce your heating bills by as
much as £200. Make sure your heating system is as efficient as it can be
so you aren’t wasting resources just because your boiler isn’t
performing as well as it might. It might even be worth consulting the
British Gas website for improved
heating options.
· Clever
Cooking – When boiling vegetables and pasta use a pan lid, it may sound
simple but it cooks quicker this way ensuring you only use the water and
electricity you need.
· Food
Friendly – Buy organic, locally produced food whenever possible and
select fresh, frozen or dried foods as opposed to those stored in tins.
Organic produce is grown without the use of detrimental pesticides and
additives and tin cans are not always eco-friendly to produce.
· Get
Fresh Air – Many air fresheners are full of damaging chemicals, open
your window instead.
· Be
Art Aware – Use paints, glues and varnish that have a low VOC content or
water based solutions.
· Washing
– Try washing your clothes at a lower temperature, this not only helps
the environment but each wash at 30 degrees as opposed to 40 will save
you pennies.
· Switch
Off – Always ensure that you are turning off lights when they are not
needed and switching electrical appliances off as opposed to putting
them on standby.
· Clever
Cleaning – There are now a large variety of eco-friendly cleaning
products and cosmetics on the market such as shampoo, washing up liquid
and household cleaners. These products are not only free from synthetic
fragrances but come in
recycled packaging. |
