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Cutting Your Bills And Saving The Planet
The production of greenhouse gases is one of the greatest contributors to the phenomenon of global warming, which threatens to destroy our planet. These gases, and most notably carbon dioxide, have enveloped our Earth in a blanket, which prevents heat effectively escaping into the atmosphere.
Consequently, the world is hotter than it should be. Rising temperatures are already causing changes in our weather systems which could destroy the habitats of many plants and animals and also negatively affect our health.
Since over 40% of carbon dioxide emissions in the UK are produced in the home, we all have a role to play in saving our planet.
Cutting energy use in the home is easy and it can also save you money.
1) Home Insulation
Home insulation will keep you warmer in winter without you needing to spend more on energy bills. To prevent heat from escaping you can try cavity insulation, loft insulation, floor insulation, draft proofing, pipe and tank insulation, solid wall insulation as well as double glazing.
2) Green gadgets
Low-energy light bulbs are not the only green gadgets on the market. Another nifty planet-saver is a standby saver, which works as a multi-socket, but the difference is that it detects when you switch off your TV with the remote control and cuts the power to all of the appliances. Solar shed lights are also pretty crafty; they use the sun rays to power your garden and do not require leads running from the house. Check out the website of your energy supplier for more ideas.
3) Energy saving boilers
Old boilers are generally energy inefficient: using and losing vast amounts of energy which should be heating your water. Many energy providers now offer to upgrade your boilers to ones which are more energy efficient. Time to make a change?
4) Solar panels
Solar water heating systems help save the environment reduce your energy bills. Since they use the suns energy to heat your water, you don't need to pay any bills; they even work when it's cloudy! Solar water heating systems can supply you with 50-70% of your hot water.
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