10 ways to stop global warming
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Switch of lights and appliances when they're not being used - getting into the habit of switching lights off as you leave a room. Switch of your computer or at least the monitor overnight (or set it to hibernate). Switch off appliances at the wall if possible as lots of them use power even while on standby. --> More
Change your regular light globes to energy saving compact fluoro lights - You'll save money and use only 25% of the electricity. --> More
Compost your food and garden scraps - if they go to landfill this waste produces methane, a seriously bad greenhouse gas. By composting the waste can degrade aerobically and doesn't produce greenhouse gases. --> More
Manage your home heating & cooling - insulate your roof space, plant shade trees, seal against draughts, adjust your thermostat a little higher in summer and a little lower in winter (and wear a jumper!). --> More
Cut hot water usage - by washing clothes in cold water, taking shorter showers and installing a water efficient shower head. --> More
Switch off your second fridge - except when it's really needed. --> More
Use your car less - Ride a bike or walk for short trips. Use public transport where possible. Share a car. Email or phone instead of visiting. --> More
Cut packaging & materials waste - for example refuse junk mail and plastic bags, reduce your paper use by printing only when it's really neccessary , reuse boxes and scrap paper and recycle everything possible. --> More
Switch to Green or Natural Power - contact your electricity supplier and ask about getting your power from a renewable source. --> More
Plant and save trees - if you can't do it yourself there are lots of organisations that will do it on your behalf. --> More
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