Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Reduce Purchases: In general, think before you buy any product - do you really need it? How did the production of this product impact the environment and what further impacts will there be with the disposal of the product (and associated packaging materials)? When you are thinking about buying something, try the 30-Day Rule -- wait 30 days after the first time you decide you want a product to really make your decision. This will eliminate impulse buying.

 

 Recycle plastic bags -
46,000 plastic bags are currently loose around the world!

Save Money -  grow your own fruit and vegetables.

A 60 watt light bulb left on for one year will cost £42 to run.

Whereas, a 7 watt energy efficiency light bulb left on
 for the same time cost £4.90.

Remember the 3 R's - Reduce, Re-use, Recycle

Never leave appliances on stanby, 
this accounts for 8% of household electriticy use.

 When boiling a kettle only boil as much water as you need.

 Think before you buy - do you need it?

Make a contribution to save the planet by supporting local, national and international non-profit organisations.

Walk, bike and carpool: 
support alternative transportation and drive less.

This Valentine's Day, make sure you recycle your cards.

1 teabag = 2 cups of tea

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