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According to a recent Mintel study, going green and being more eco friendly is becoming a priority in many UK households.
\nThe latest report revealed that almost six in ten adults in the UK aged 25+, claim to be more aware of their effect on the environment, and feel that they have a duty to protect it (2010).<\/p>\n
There is no escaping the fact that the way we live our lives is having a big impact on the environment and slowly but surely, people are starting to do what they can, in a bid to combat high energy bills and global warming.<\/p>\n
A few simple changes can go a long way and like charity, going green begins at home.<\/p>\n
Becoming more eco friendly is mainly down to being more efficient at home and adjusting the way we do things in small steps.<\/p>\n
Here are five top tips to help you begin:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Conserve energy and electricity use.<\/strong> Simple things like turning off all appliances when not in use, changing light bulbs to energy efficient ones and replacing appliances using higher energy.<\/p>\n Fill washing machines and dishwashers to maximum capacity.<\/p>\n 2. Heating and hot water<\/strong> By replacing an old G rated boiler with a new high efficiency condensing boiler and improving your heating controls, you will significantly cut your home’s carbon dioxide emissions and save as much as \u00c2\u00a3225 a year.<\/p>\n 3. Floor insulation<\/strong> Gaps and cracks around floors and skirting boards are easy to fill yourself, with sealant, which could also save you a further \u00c2\u00a320 a year.<\/p>\n 4. Clean green<\/strong> Check products before purchase and look for eco-friendly ingredients that perform just as effectively.<\/p>\n Brands such as Ecover, offer effective plant based cleaning products for the home. These products are usually biodegradable and don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t harm wildlife if they get into water-courses.<\/p>\n 5. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle<\/strong> For further information about creating an eco-friendlyhome <\/a>, please visit the websites provided.<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.energysavingtrust.org.uk\/ According to a recent Mintel study, going green and being more eco friendly is becoming a priority in many UK households. The latest report revealed that almost six in ten adults in the UK aged 25+, claim to be more aware of their effect on the environment, and feel that they have a duty to protect it (2010). There is no escaping the fact that the way we live our lives is having a big impact on the environment and slowly but surely, people are starting to do what they can, in a bid to combat high energy bills and … Continue reading
\nOne of the easiest ways to save money and decrease your impact on the environment is to reduce your monthly energy usage.<\/p>\n
\nAccording to Energy Saving Trust UK, boilers account for around 60% of the carbon dioxide emissions in a gas heated home.<\/p>\n
\nInsulating under your floorboards will reduce heating bills and improve the comfort of your home. You could save around \u00c2\u00a350 a year by insulating any type of wood flooring in your home.<\/p>\n
\nStop buying household cleaners that are potentially toxic to both you and the environment.<\/p>\n
\nImplement the three \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcR\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s in your household – by Reducing how much you use, Reusing what you can, and then Recycling the rest.
\nExcess waste is a huge part of pollution, so doing your best not to create or wrongly dispose of rubbish will definitely help the environment.<\/p>\n
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