The efficiency of household devices varies dramatically between models. The most efficient models use up to 50% less electricity and therefore significantly reduce your impact on climate change.
Some energy suppliers can now provide you with electricity that is produced from 100% renewable sources, thus avoiding causing climate change. It's easy to switch and prices are very competitive.
Various technologies now exist to generate your own clean electricity at home, without contributing to climate change. These include solar panels, mini wind turbines and combined heat and power (CHP) systems.
If you keep an eye on the electricity you use it's much easier to reduce your climate change impact and save money on your electricity bill. There are various easy-to-use products that let you see exactly what you're using.
It's very easy for heat to escape from our houses, which means we keep the heating on for longer, thus contributing to more climate change. There are some very practical things you can do to keep heat in and save money.
Modern condensing boilers use considerably less gas than traditional ones, thus significantly reducing the impact on climate change. They're quick to install and save on space as well as money.
Various technologies now exist to generate your heat at home from renewable sources, without contributing to climate change. These include biomass heaters, solar heating systems and heat pumps.
Conventional cars burn oil-based fuels and contribute directly to climate change. However, there are now great performing hybrid and electric cars available with signficantly reduced emissions.
For many people a certain number of flights and car journeys are unavoidable. However, it's now possible to "offset" the impact these journeys have on climate change, by investing in carbon offset projects.
The way we save or invest our money can have a positive benefit for the planet if we choose ethical companies or products which aim to avoid contributing to climate change.
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