Disposing of waste correctly needn’t be complicated.
Whether you are looking to throw out or recycle, from your home or your business, all waste has its proper place.
Water heaters can contribute up to 15% of a home’s total energy use. Setting the temperature to an optimal 60°C ensures a balance between meeting heating demands, fighting the growth of bacteria and not using more energy than needed.
Find out moreLEDs use 80% less energy than a traditional bulb. Using just one bulb could save you £100 in its lifetime (and they last up to ten times longer than normal bulbs).
Find out moreTurning off computers at the end of the day will make a big difference to energy consumption in the workplace. It is also good practice to not routinely switch on office equipment at the start of each day – Wait until they are required where possible.
Find out moreHave a look through our Thinking Green Website to check out the various aspects of our local environment. If there is anything you would like to learn more about, and it hasn’t been covered, contact the Department of the Environment and Climate Change through our form on the link below.
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