Things that you can do to be more environmentally friendly:
1. Turn off appliances such as TVs, Sterios, DVDs at the power switch and don't leave laptops on charge overnight. Standby mode accounts for about 18% of electricity consumed.
2. Install at least 3 energy saving bulbs. They last 12x longer and save £9 on the annual electricity bill.
3. Only boil as much water as you need.
4. Turn down the thermostat by 1% - this can cut your heating bill by 10%
5. Wash your laundry at 30 degrees - you use 40% less electricity
6. Insulate your loft
7. Insulate the walls of your house
8. Replace your boiler if more than 15 years old - these are likely to be inefficient and could save 1/3 on erergy bills)
9. Get each individual radiator fitted with a thermostat so that you can control the heat needed in each room.
10. Buy Energy Saving 'A' appliances
11. Give the car a break whenever possible
12. Recycle your daily waste
