The 10:10 commandments

Here are some simple & achievable ideas to reduce your carbon footprint

1. Change the light bulbs in your home to energy saving bulbs
2. Use your car one fewer journey a week
3. Stop buying bottled water; buy a water bottle
4. Turn off the lights when you leave the room
5. Set your heating on a timer; when you are out, make sure the heating is off
6. Turn off your personal computer/laptop at night
7. Unplug the appliances you are not using
8. Put a space filling object into your toilet cistern – a 2 litre bottle full of water works perfectly
9. Eat and buy in-season groceries
10. Let your washing dry on the rack

These suggestions are simple, practical steps that will change your carbon footprint. Most of us know what we should be doing but we’re living in a society that has not yet fully engaged with the need to bring our collective carbon footprint down. So, for now, don’t worry about your friends or neighbours — just do what you want to do to lead by example and make your impact on the environment less.