What you can do today - 7 easy steps for saving energy and helping the environment Lighting Switch off your lights when you're not using them. Don't forget outside lights as well! If you aren't already using them, switch to low energy saving light bulbs throughout your home that uses one fifth the energy of normal lightbulbs. Appliances Switch off computers, stereos, TVs, DVDs and set top boxes when they're not in use. Don't leave them on standby. Contrary to general belief, your TV set top box does not need to be left on standby each night. Wash you clothes at 30°C - you'll be saving around 40% of the electricity used. Tumble dryers are hugely inefficient too. Hang your washing up to dry when possible. Heating Make sure your central heating is set to turn itself off when the house is empty and that you're not heating up rooms you don't use. Turn down your thermostat by 1°C - you'll make savings on your heating bills by around 10%. Adjust the temperature of your hot water - there is no point having water so hot you'll scald yourself, so turn it down to around 60°C. These are just a few of the cheap and easy measures you can make saving the amount of energy you use. Have a look at our home energy savings to find out more about what you can do.

Each person on average uses 150 litres of water per day. Saving water There are many simple saving water tips which you can do at home to reduce your water usage. In the UK we have seen an increase in flood risk. There is still a need for saving water to make savings on our water bills and to increase the amount of water reserves in the dry periods. There are many water saving devices which can be used in the home and garden, from a hippo flush, saving water in the toilet - to water saving in the garden including water buts and rainwater harvesting.

No more overflowing rubbish!
More and more councils are switching to two-weekly rubbish collection cycles. Whilst this increases the take-up of household recycling, many households struggle to manage.

The results are overflowing bins, maggots in the rubbish and frustration.

Sounds familiar? Help is at hand: there are some simple, cost effective ways to solve this problem by reduce, reuse and recycling - and you'll be doing your bit for the environment at the same time.

It's Time to Switch! Large scale renewable energy programmes - such as solar, hydro and wind power are accounting for more and more power being generated in the UK. At the same time, many are worried about the new nuclear power stations being pushed for by the government. If you haven't already done so, switch to a carbon neutral energy tariff. By doing so, you'll be doing your bit to encourage and ensure further investment into clean, renewable energy sources - and dramatically making savings on your personal carbon footprint.

Is Global Warming a hoax? Many people have questioned the validity of Global Warming claims, or express doubt as to whether or not Climate Change is down to excessive carbon emissions. Is global warming a hoax, read more about global warming hoax arguments and counter arguments.

Make your own energy! There are lots of ways to make your own renewable energy for your own home: solar heating, solar lighting, even a wind turbine on the roof! Some of these projects can cost a lot of money and have questionable payback - both in terms of environmental benefits and saving money. Yet there are a number of DIY energy saving projects that will cost you only a few pounds and help make a big difference - improving your standard of living and improving your carbon footprint. Now that really is efficient energy saving!

Using your car

With the cost of fuel at an all time high, it makes sense to look at saving money we all spend on driving our cars.

Car usage accounts for approximately 1/3rd of a household’s carbon emissions. By taking a close look at car fuel saving including eco driving, how we use our cars, keeping them as energy efficient as possible and choosing alternative transport where appropriate, we can all make savings on fuel and reduce the impact our cars have on the natural environment.

Green cleaning Most of the cleaning products we use in our home are hazardous chemicals and increase the risk of toxic exposure. It is possible and effective making your own green cleaning products using simple ingredients in your kitchen. There are also some eco friendly cleaning products available to buy ready to use.

Deforestation In many areas forests are being cleared, this is causing problems for humans, animals and global warming. Find out what the effects of deforestation are why land is being cleared and how some countries are saving the forests.

Efficient Energy Saving Efficient Energy Saving Blog - Find information on energy saving tips, car fuel saving advice, global warming and renewable energy.

Home energy savings, find tips to make your home more energy efficient Home energy savings tips and advice to reduce your utility bills and help the environment.

Car fuel saving, help reduce your car emmissions Car fuel saving find ways to help reduce your car emissions - Eco driving, alternative fuels and alternative transport

Reduce energy bills How to reduce energy bills. Look at comparing different suppliers or capping your bills.

DIY Energy Saving Projects DIY Energy Saving Projects, find ways to either save energy or produce your own energy.

Saving Water - There are many saving tips for the home and garden. Saving water in the home can reduce your water bill and help to maintain water levels in reservoirs.

Global Warming What is Global warming? details on the greenhouse effect, what problems it causes and what we can do to help reduce it.

Global warming hoax Global warming hoax - or is there really a problem which we need to address

Reduce, reuse and recycling, reduce the amount of waste sent to land Recycling is one of the easiest ways in which we can helpthe environment

Renewable energy Renewable energy is one of the most important factors in the battle against climate change.

Micro Generation Micro generation refers to small scale power generation that is designed to provide comparatively small amounts of energy.

Carbon footprint Carbon footprint is the measurement of carbon dioxide we use in our every day living as an individual.

Carbon Offset Carbon offset is investing in projects that save carbon dioxide, which can balance out your carbon emissions

Energy Efficient Appliance An energy efficient appliance can use less energy and therefore help reduce your energy bill.

Food waste Many households have a high food waste, find solutions to reduce your food bill and how to use the waste.

Effects of deforestation up to 70% of Rain forests are cleared in some areas The effects of deforestation on our planet are becoming a very serious issue in the battle to reduce global warming.

Being Environmentally Aware Being Environmentally Aware is all about being aware of our impact on the environment - and doing something about it

Paper recycling Paper recycling can save 28-70% of the energy than producing new paper.

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Rainwater Harvesting is capturing, storing and reusing rainwater Rainwater harvesting is capturing, storing and reusing rainwater. This article explains how rainwater harvesting can be used at home.

Eco driving, find ways to reduce your fuel consumption Eco driving - find tips on how to drive in a green way, reducing your fuel and your impact on the environment.

Water saving devices - Find products to help save water Find water saving devices to help reduce your water usage and therefoer reduce your water bill.

Green cleaning find eco friendly ways to clean your home Green cleaning is cleaning your home is using natural products rather than harmful manufatured chemic

Green cleaning ingredients - find out which items from your kitchen can be used Green cleaning ingredients can be found in your kitchen and will clean, disinfect and odorise.

Eco friendly cleaning products - find green natural proucts to clean your home Find eco friendly cleaning products to help clean your home naturally and effectively