Shrink your carbon footprint

The Government is calling on all of us to act on CO₂ and reduce our emissions 60% by 2050. One of the easiest ways to do so is to look for Carbon Reduction Labels on the products and services you use. So make sure you check our Product Directory. As well as this, there are many other ways we can all act.

In the home

Switching off lights when you're not in the room, only filling kettles with the water needed, turning the heating down by a degree. there are lots of simple actions that will reduce our annual carbon footprint. You can find out more from our sister agency at www.energysavingtrust.org.uk.

At work

It's as easy to cut carbon at work as it is at home. Turn off your computer when you leave, only print what's absolutely necessary and making the most of natural light are just three ways. To read more, and receive a free starter pack of energy saving tips, click here.

Waste and recycling

How we dispose of things can also have an impact on climate change. At www.wrap.org.uk you can find advice and help on reducing waste and recycling more including how to make use of local resources to tackle climate change.

Calculate your carbon footprint

The first step to making a difference is to calculate your home and travel carbon footprint. Visit http://actonco2.direct.gov.uk/ to see how you can make further reductions.