10 ways to save the planet
Published Date:
22 October 2008
Tips on saving the environment and saving yourself money:
- Change to energy efficient light bulbs.
- Use re-usable bags for life instead of plastic bags.
- Do not leave electric appliances, such as the television, on standby.
- Walk or cycle instead of driving, take the bus or car share.
- Recycle your old Evening Telegraph and other papers, and don't throw away rubbish which can be recycled.
- Use less water by boiling only the amount needed for tea or coffee.
- Compost kitchen and plant waste.
- Use local produce or grow your own vegetables, to reduce food miles.
- Spend time outdoors instead of sitting in front of the TV – it saves energy.
- Don't use an electrical appliance, such as a dishwasher or tumbledryer, for a day.
Related:
Peterborough city centre to be a zero waste place, 22 October 2008.The full article contains 142 words and appears in Peterborough ET newspaper.
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Last Updated:
22 October 2008 11:02 AM
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Source:
Peterborough ET
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Location:
Peterborough
