Council tips on how we can help

Energy Saving Tips Transport:

Did you know that transport is said to account for 26% of all greenhouse gases emitted in the UK? If you can leave your car keys at home in 2021 try and rely on walking, or cycling, if taking shorter journeys.

Turn your car engine off when stationary

If you are looking to purchase a new car, consider getting an electric or hybrid to help protect the environment

Reduce flying

Waste:

Use the litter bins when out and about in the borough instead of littering

Fully recycle at home, don’t put all waste in the black bin!

Home and Garden:

An easy way to help protect the environment is to plan and prepare in advance a weekly menu which will minimise food waste

A typical bath holds around 164 litres of water, meanwhile a ten-minute shower uses as much water as a 113 litre bath

Save carbon emissions and plant your own fruit and vegetables - even a small window box can be productive and very rewarding

Working from home, if feasible, one day a week would reduce your travel and if we all do it, CO2 emissions will decrease

Fruit or veg is best eaten fresh and when in season. Learn what grows best, and when, here in the UK

More than half the carbon emissions that food creates, come from meat so switching away from beef and lamb can make a big difference

Prevent waste by eating your food within dates

Ensure all your light bulbs are energy efficient and switch them off when not needed

Switch your central heating thermostat down a couple of degrees

Never leave computers, TVs or other devices on standby. The Energy Savings Trust advise you can save up to £80 a year if you turn things off

When using the washing machine, reducing the temperature from 40⁰C to 30⁰C could cut energy consumption by 46%, and give clothes an extra spin before putting them in the dryer

For more greener ideas and quick wins visit: www.energysavingtrust.org. uk

Why not catch up on some easy viewing and watch BBC One Shop Well for the Planet? For some great ideas for the home and family.

To find out more about the council’s Climate Change strategy or how to get involved in making the borough greener visit: www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/ climatechange