Top tips for a sustainable home
Everyone can be more sustainable at home. Follow these easy suggestions to make an immediate and noticeable change!
- Take reusable bags when you go shopping and refuse plastic bags.
- Install or top up insulation in ceilings.
- Start a compost heap.
- Take shorter showers - keep it to under 5 minutes instead of the average 8 minutes.
- Switch appliances off at the power point wherever possible.
- Use your recycling bin and make sure you know what can be recycled.
- If you have air conditioning set the thermostat to 18-20 in winter and 26 in summer.
- Buy products with less packaging.
- Install a AAA rated showerhead and a dual flush toilet.
- Purchase energy efficient appliances.
Sustainable living at home
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