Ever since movies like The Day After Tomorrow hit our screens, we have all become much more aware of the effects of environmental damage and how we can do our bit to help climate change. In the process we have also begun to recognise that it’s not just the world that benefits from energy conservation – but also our bank balances!
Most people can boast that some part of their lives ensures the wellness of the planet, whether it’s simply separating their bins into waste and recycling, or swapping normal light bulbs to energy saving ones. We’d like to give you a tried and tested list of the simple things you can do to ensure your home is more environmentally friendly, but promises cost saving benefits too.
Energy saving light bulbs
Energy saving light bulbs are a fantastic and very cost effective alternative to the traditional light bulbs used in homes. As the name suggests, energy saving light bulbs use 80% less electricity than a standard bulb, but produce the same amount of light. This means great savings on your heating bills, whilst helping to save the environment by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air. Read the rest of this entry »
