I couldn't let this pass now could I? July the 10th is National Green Day, so why not spend it thinking about making your time on this planet a little more green? Being green is not just about saving the planet, but about saving money too, so unless you have too much money read on... I'll spare you all the usual stuff like turn down your heating, re-use your shopping bags and buy energy saving light bulbs (but never-the-less you should do this!). Think about your car. Think about the weight. Now think about the petrol or diesel. Fuel is heavy. Not only should you strip any unnecessary items out of your boot, think about only ever half filling your tank. The weight saving will make your car much more economical. Save water from baths to water the garden or flush the toilet. Make sure your fridge and freezer aren't cooler than they need to be, and (5°C/-18°C), and that they are well defrosted. Make sure they're situated in the coolest place they can be. I'll finish by being a bit more radical. Why not try a carbon-free evening. Turn, off the lights, and the TV and so on. Spend the evening by candle-light, reading, playing cards, or heaven forbid, having a conversation. Do this once a week for a 14% energy reduction, and who knows, you might even discover the lost art of talking. What have you got to lose!
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