what you can do

Each time we heat our homes, take a flight or drive the car, CO2 is added into the atmosphere. CO2 is a greenhouse gas that is released when fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal are burnt.

We can all take simple steps to reduce the amount of CO2 we produce, here are some helpful tips :

transport

•    Walk and cycle more:  for info on your local walking and cycling routes visit

•    Drive smartly:  consider driving at 60 mph rather than 80 mph on the motorway - you may use 25% less fuel.

•    Join a car club, e.g.  CityCarClub.  There are even rural car clubs starting up,  like the South Devon based Moorcar.

home power

•    8% of electricity consumed at home is from items we aren't using - so don't leave the TV and other things on             "standby".
•    Gadgets:  You can now buy various items to reduce your energy use.
•    Kitchen kit: If you are buying new kitchen appliances, make sure they are "A-rated" as they use less energy.
•    Green electricity: Switch to a renewable electricity tariff - it needn't cost anything extra but shows your commitment       to a renewable future.  
•    Green lighting:  energy efficient lamps are now available for most types of fitting.

treat your home…

… to some extra layers, and help keep more of that heat you’re paying for.

Installations such as solar water heaters and micro-wind generators can provide for much of your home energy needs.

food

Buy food grown locally wherever possible - this cuts down on the air miles.

•    Vegetable box schemes: contact your local council to find out your nearest.

•    Visit farmers markets:

•    Eat organic! Organic food is less reliant on fossil fuels for its production.

We can also offset the rest by donating to Climate Care. Offsetting means paying someone to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere on your behalf.  In that way we can pay for the damage we are causing and the money helps to fund transition to a lower-carbon world.