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Use
energy saving light bulbs. |
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Turn
off lights and other appliances where possible. |
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Do
not leave TV and other appliances on stand by. |
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Turn
off computer screens when not in use. |
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Do
not use mobile phone chargers for longer than necessary (if they
are still plugged in, they will still use energy even after the
phone is fully charged). |
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Fit
insulation in houses to reduce heating bills. |
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Reduce the
number of flights that you make each year. |
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Walking
or cycling to the shops rather than driving. |
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Servicing
your car to ensure it is running efficiently. |
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Making
sure the car tyres are pumped up to the correct level (engines
have to work harder, and use more fuel, if car tyres are not properly
pumped up). |
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Car
sharing to work. |
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Taking
the bus or train where possible. |
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Reduce
the use of air conditioning in the car (it significantly increases
fuel use). |
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Use
video conferencing facilities at work, if available, rather than
flying or driving to meetings. |
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Minimising
your waste and increasing recycling. This will reduce greenhouse
gas emissions from landfills and reduce energy use in production
of bottles, packaging, etc. |
