For Individuals

Here's a list of simple things you can do immediately

• Turn it off when not in use (lights, television, DVD player, Hi Fi, computer etc. etc. ...) Click here to find out which electrical items in your household are contribute the most to your Carbon Footprint

• Turn down the central heating slightly (try just 1 to 2 degrees C). Just 1 degree will help reduce your heating bill by about 8%.

• Turn down the water heating setting (just 2 degrees will make a significant saving)

• Check the central heating timer setting - remember there is no point heating the house after you have left for work

• Fill your dish washer and washing machine with a full load - this will save you water, electricity, and washing powder

• Fill the kettle with only as much water as you need

• Do your weekly shopping in a single trip

• Hang out the washing to dry rather than tumble drying it

The following is a list of items that may take an initial investment, but should pay for themselves over the course of 1-4 years through savings on your energy bills.

• Fit energy saving light bulbs

• Install thermostatic valves on your radiators

• Insulate your hot water tank, your loft and your walls

• Installing cavity wall installation

• By installing 180mm thick loft insulation

• Recycle your grey water

• Replace your old fridge / freezer (if it is over 15 years old), with a new one with energy efficiency rating of "A"

• Replace your old boiler with a new energy efficient condensing boiler

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http://www.carbonfootprint.com/minimisecfp.html