30/06/2023
In the UK, over 20% of the country’s emissions come from our homes – including , lighting and appliances. The way we travel – from driving to work or the shops to jet setting around the globe on holiday – comes close behind heating for the volume of carbon produced.
We can reduce our carbon emissions by improving our homes, choosing low carbon travel options and making small behaviour changes – all while having a positive impact on addressing the emergency.
Here are a few ways we can all explore to help reduce our :
👣 Use heating controls. For most of us, the first step in cutting carbon emissions it to take control of our heating
👣 Upgrade your heating system
👣 Insulate your home
👣 Draught-proofing
👣 Low energy lighting
👣 Energy efficient appliances
👣 Low carbon travel
👣 Reduce, reuse, recycle