Eco Tips

Sometimes, even the small things you do can help protect the environment. Here are a few suggestions of how you can help in your everyday life.

On very hot days use public transport rather than your car!

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Car exhaust emissions react with sunlight and heat to cause polluting gases such as tropospheric ozone. This is the main ingredient of poor air quality and photo-chemical smog, which can cause breathing difficulties.

Turn the heat down!

(hamburg.de)

Comfortable room temperature is 19 °C, but 15 °C is just perfect for bedrooms, as it can help you sleep better. Camembert to turn the heating off if you're leaving for the holidays!

In the market for a new printer?

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When buying a new printer consider one that allows ink cartridges to be refilled with rechargeable kits. It is very cost effective and environmentally friendly. If this is not applicable to your printer remember to recycle your used cartridges by returning them to the shop where you buy the new ones.

Go for the eco-label!

(www.ecolabel.eu)

When shopping for a new washing machine, look for an energy-efficient model that uses the least amount of water.
To find out more, visit the Eco-Label web-site that lists energy-efficient appliances: www.ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/index_en.htm

Change your electricity supplier!

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Switch over to the one that offers your energy supply from renewable sources. It will send the right message to energy companies.

Turn off the tap!

(Daniel Fuhr - Fotolia.com)

Avoid wasting water while brushing your teeth or shaving, and save up to 10 litres of water each time. Use a mug of water and turn the tap off so you only use what you need.

Reduce air pollution by waste-recycling

(illu24 - Fotolia.com)

By recycling glass, paper, batteries, engine oil and aluminium cans, these materials can be re-used, and you will reduce the volume of waste incinerated by up to 70%.

Keep on the move!

(Mediaserver)

Instead of taking the car: walk, cycle, take the bus or use the underground. You will not only keep fit but also help reduce traffic, air pollution, noise and accidents.

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