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Save energy. Why should we do it? What can you do? Will it make any difference? Reduce, reuse, recycle. What's that all about? What help is there around Deddington or indeed on the internet? You may find some of these links, resources and other information useful. Every little helps. |
| Saving energy |
This is the big one. The heat is on.
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One of the easiest ways to save energy is to buy low-energy light bulbs. They are getting much smaller and neater in size, and consume about a fifth of the electricity used by conventional lightbulbs. They can last over ten times as long. Another simple choice is to switch off all those standby lights at night – computers, tvs, music centres and so on – and turn off lights when you leave a room. Try turning the central heating down a degree or so – an extra jumper is paid for! You might also consider a modern condensing boiler, and roof insulation. If you have to replace a fridge, washing machine and the like, choose one with an A-rating, the most efficient. There's plenty of energy saving advice from the Energy Saving Trust.
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| It is easy to switch to renewable energy. You may choose to use electricity generated solely by renewable sources like hydro or wind. It's not necessarily cheaper, but whoever said saving the planet is going to be cheap? Websites like uSwitch, Climate Change Now, The Energy Shop, and the Energy Helpline make this a relatively simple process (no recommendations or endorsements offered here, just pick what's right for you). |
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| Saving water |
Save water; bath with a friend.
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Well maybe not, but you can still collect water, use less and reuse what you do have. "Grey" water is fine for the garden, particularly if you use environmentally friendly detergents. Install a water butt to collect rainwater. There is advice on hand for these options around the house and garden from the Thames Water and Environment Agency sites.
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