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20 ways to get a greener home

How to be greener and keep your creature comforts


Tips 1 – 5 | Tips 6 – 10 | Tips 11 – 15 | Tips 16 – 20


light

Tip 6: Turn Off

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



TV

Tip 7: Don't Stand-by

Save money and energy by turning off TV's, Hi-Fi's and computers instead of leaving them on standby.


Low energy light bulbs

Tip 8: Low Energy Lights

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


Fridge

Tip 9: Service your Fridge

Keep your fridge clean and defrosted, that way it'll be more energy efficient and save you money into the bargain!


motion sensers

Tip 10: Motion Sensing

Use motion sensors on all outside lights so that you don't accidentally leave them on.


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