The Green Page 

The average electricity bill is a £1000 per year about 50 – 70% is spent on lighting, purchasing some energy saver bulbs could save a small fortune,  (they are more expensive initially but last for 6-10 years and usually pay for themselves in 6-7wks!). Light emitted from energy saver bulbs is also said to be better for the eyes, helping to reduce strain.

Did you know that it is possible to purchase green electricity? It costs approx. 2p more per kWh which adds approx. £4 to £5 to the cost of your electricity bill per month.

Green electricity can be purchased from Good Energy. It takes 5 mins to change, all you need is an old electricity bill & your bank account details, they will do the rest for you.

www.good-energy.co.uk Telephone: 01249 766090 Other companies can be found on the GEM website: www.greenelectricity.org 

Lots of interesting facts and figures plus links to other sites and organisations.

www.channel4.com/science/microsites/E/environment 

Cavity wall insulation from as little as £50 with a grant paid direct to the contractor. Also available loft insulation. Proper insulation can save 30-35% on your fuel consumption.

Visit www.heatproject.co.uk

Or phone free on 0800 093 4050

Energy efficiency tips 

www.est.org.uk/myhome  

An excellent range of products from solar powered pond pumps, solar battery chargers and full solar & wind power systems. These solar panels will work at 70% of their full power on overcast days, including winter months.

www.unlimited-power.co.uk

Last up to 4 times longer than normal bark mulch and costs less! Can take up to 5 years to break down. See www.wrap.org.uk/applications/recyclewood/index.html   website offers more information as well as a list of producers.

Fill car tyres!
By ensuring car tyres are filled to the maximum recommended air pressure, you will save fuel, money and energy. Under-inflated tyres can increase your fuel consumption by up to 8%. 

Size does make a difference..
A small, fuel-efficient car will produce less polluting emissions. Environmental consultant Dr Jan Kooijman suggests that the driver of a 4X4 using 71 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres could save 1,200 litres of fuel per year simply by downgrading to a family saloon. To put this in perspective, Kooijman suggests the same environmental saving through recycling bottles would have taken 400 years!... even when recycling an entire family's glass!