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Turn Off: get in the habit of turning off all lights in the house as you go from room to room

Turn off: get in the habit of turning off all lights in the house as you go from room to room.

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Turn off: get in the habit of turning off all lights in the house as you go from room to room.

Don't stand-by: save money and energy by turning off tv's, hifi's and computers instead of leaving them on standby.

Low energy lights: low energy light bulbs come in all shapes and sizes these days and cater for all fittings.

Motion sensing: use motion sensors on all outside lights so that you don’t accidentally leave them on.

Go green on power: in many areas, you can switch to energy generated by clean, renewable sources such as wind and solar.

Save power in the shower: you use far less water when you have a shower. Choose the shower more often, and save those long, hot soaks for a special treat.

Dry ‘Au Naturel’: whenever possible dry your clothes on a drying rack or a clothes line, inside or out.

Eat less meat: okay, so you don’t have to give it up. But, next time you buy a sandwich, do you really have to have chicken?

Watch your fish: if you like fish, then check out which ones are good for you and the environment.

Eat seasonal: not always possible, but bear it in mind when you go to the supermarket.

Steer clear of packaging: avoid as many products as you can that come with packaging.

Ecodecorate: next time you redecorate use eco paints.

Buy recycled: there are some great recycled products on the market now.

Find out about climate change: there’s no incentive to being green unless you understand why you need bother in the first place.

Get out and about: take a trip to the countryside. Go for a walk in the park.

Join up: check out organisations that will inspire you to learn more and perhaps even do more.

Off-set some carbon: next time you fly, off-set your carbon with a carbon company.

Grow your own: only possible if you have a garden. If you do, why not plant a fruit tree instead of a fancy maple, it will give you a lot more for your money!

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