Feb 10 2010

Lambeth’s The Big Difference environmental campaign

Lambeth is aiming to cut carbon emissions by 20% by 2012, do its bit for the environment and become a sustainable borough. As part of The BIG Difference campaign, here are some of the suggestions on how to save energy! Bearing in mind people out of work, elderly and disabled will be using more energy due to being at home more.
Look out for our BIG Difference posters on your local bus, at your local bus stop and on your local high street. And read more about the BIG Difference campaign in the current issue of Lambeth Life.

Visit http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/BIGDifference today and find out how you can do your part to help improve your Lambeth and save you money!

The website holds lots of useful information and tips on other ways to save energy and money.

Switch it off - By switching off appliances instead of leaving them on standby, you can save energy and money. In an average UK household, this could save you £30 a year.

Use it up - By planning your food shopping carefully and throwing away less, you can reduce waste and save money. In an average UK household, this could save you over £400 a year.

Put it on - By putting on another layer instead of turning up the heating, you can save energy and money. Turning your thermostat just one degree lower could save you up to 10% on your heating bills.

Walk it - By walking short distances instead of driving, you can reduce the amount of fuel you use and save money. If you walk just 5 miles a week instead of getting in a car, you could save over £160 a year.