{"id":96568,"date":"2018-10-15T11:40:51","date_gmt":"2018-10-15T11:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=5ef069a33e08f73fc3643317c3cbee02"},"modified":"2018-10-15T11:40:51","modified_gmt":"2018-10-15T11:40:51","slug":"news-story-green-great-britain-week-simple-steps-you-can-take-to-reduce-emissions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=96568","title":{"rendered":"News story: Green Great Britain Week \u2013 simple steps you can take to reduce emissions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As part of Green Great Britain Week, you, your friends and family, and your business can reduce emissions, save costs, and could help tackle climate change.<\/p>\n

Below are 10 actions that households and businesses can take to tackle climate change, reduce emissions and save money.<\/p>\n

Advice for individuals and households<\/h2>\n

Advice for individuals and households<\/a><\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    Prepare your home for winter: the government-endorsed Simple Energy Advice service<\/a> has personalised advice on how to make your home warmer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Upgrade your heating controls:
    \n    Energy Saving Trust<\/a> has guidance on thermostats and controls. Simple Energy Advice<\/a> has personalised advice on how to make your home warmer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Get a Smart Meter:
    \n    Smart Energy GB<\/a> has more about Smart Meters, or just speak to your energy supplier directly about getting an installation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    Turn off your electronic devices:
    \nGet further guidance on electronic devices and appliances from     Energy Saving Trust<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  5. \n

    Understand where your pension is invested:
    \nIf you are thinking about making changes to your pension, consider obtaining professional advice.     The Money Advice Service<\/a> provides guidance on choosing a financial advisor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  6. \n

    Walk or cycle on short journeys: Public Health England\u2019s The \u201cActive 10\u201d app<\/a> can help you build ten minutes of brisk walking into your day.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Test drive an electric vehicle: Go Ultra Low<\/a> is a joint government and industry campaign which aims to increase purchase consideration of electric vehicles. It also includes a useful tool<\/a> to estimate how much you could save by driving an electric vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  8. \n

    Recycle and avoid food waste by planning meals in advance: Love Food, Hate Waste<\/a> has helpful tips on how to reduce the amount of food you throw away.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  9. \n

    Recycle more \u2013 and use the right bin: Recycle More<\/a> has lots of information about recycling for households.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Use a reusable coffee cup, water bottle and shopping bag: Find out about refill schemes<\/a> which allow you to fill up your water bottle for free.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Advice for businesses<\/h2>\n

    Advice for businesses<\/a><\/p>\n

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    1. \n

      Prevent waste by reusing and recycling: Take a look\u202fat\u202fBusiness in the Community\u2019s\u202fcircular office resources<\/a> and sign up to the circular office campaign. You can also\u202ffind out more with\u202fWRAP\u2019s\u202frecycling guide for offices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    2. \n

      Cut your energy use: Take a look at the\u202fCarbon Trust\u2019s report, Office based companies: Maximising energy savings in an office environment (April 2018)<\/a>. Note that you need to register for free account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    3. \n

      Get a Smart Meter: Smart Energy GB<\/a> has more about Smart Meters, or just speak to your energy supplier directly about getting an installation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    4. \n

      Improve your buildings: The\u202fCarbon Trust\u2019s Building Fabric Guide (March 2018)<\/a>\u202fintroduces the main energy saving opportunities relating to building fabric.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    5. \n

      Review your vehicle fleet: The\u202fEnergy Saving Trust<\/a>\u202foffers guidance and\u202fbespoke\u202ffleet consultancy services, funded by Department for Transport.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    6. \n

      Engage with your employees: Take a look at the Smart Energy GB and Carbon Trust employers\u2019 guide<\/a> to raise energy efficiency awareness at home and at work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    7. \n

      Prioritise at Board Level: The Energy Managers Association provides a useful a\u202fguide on Energy Reduction for Boards and Directors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    8. \n

      Find out if your business can benefit from \u2018green\u2019 tax reliefs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    9. \n

      Find out if your business can benefit from government investment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    10. \n

      Understand the long-term risks and opportunities of climate change for your business: Use\u202fthe Taskforce for Climate Related Financial Disclosure\u2019s<\/a> knowledge hub\u202fto find out more.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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