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GREEN ISSUES: Green resolutions From Friend of the Earth www.foe.co.uk/campaigns 1. Pull the plug If everyone switched off their electrical appliances at the wall instead of leaving them on standby our annual saving in carbon dioxide would be equivalent to 1.4 million long-haul flights. 2. Say no to junk mail Help reduce the huge amount of wasted paper out there by removing your name from UK direct mailing lists. The Mailing Preference Service can help make this a little easier: www.mpsonline.org.uk 3. Make your mark Overfilling your kettle wastes energy. Mark the outside of your kettle with a felt-tip pen to show the amount you need to fill for 1, 2 and 3 cups. 4. Eat locally and seasonally Cut back on excessive food miles and support the local farming economy by eating seasonal UK produce. Go to www.eattheseasons.co.uk for more help in finding out what’s in season. 5. Friendly flushing Help preserve Wetland habitats and rivers by cutting back on your toilet uses. Simply fill a plastic bottle with water, seal it, and then place it in your cistern. The toilet will still flush but with much less water. 6. Power without the struggle Power your home or business with electricity from clean, renewable sources like wind turbines by switching to a green electricity tariff. See http://www.greenelectricity.org/tariffs.php for what’s available and visit http://www.uswitch.com/ to switch 7. Better by bike Get fit, beat traffic and help save the planet all at once by cycling short distances instead of using the car. |
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