Conserving Energy at Home
• Carbon footprint is:
The of greenhouse gas emitted into the atmosphere by an individual as a result of his day-to-day activities.
• More than of all homes are not insulated.
Reasons to better insulate your home:
• Fitting adequate insulation in the and outer walls of your home can reduce heating costs by as much as 25%.
• The government offers to people who want to reinsulate their homes.
• You will recoup your investment oxer a short period of time.
Painting the walls in dark colours is a bad idea because dark colours heat.
Replacing a normal light bulb with an energy-saving one could save you £ over the lifetime of the bulb.
If you have large windows in your home, you should close the and blinds
Erect to heat your water supply.
People should continue recycling and composting their to help protect the environment.
