Safe Disposal of Low Energy Light Bulbs
When disposing of used energy-saving light bulbs, remember that they contain a very small amount of mercury. The benefit of having a small amount of mercury far outweighs not using this form of lighting.

To dispose of used low energy light bulbs safely, remember to always recycle them and do not put them in your general-purpose waste bin. Take them to your local Civic Amenity Household Waste Disposal Centre and put them in the special container there. For more information on disposal centres, visit the National Household Hazardous Waste Forum.

Alternatively, you can always return them to the store where you bought them. For more information on disposal visit Recolight.

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If you insulate your hot water tank and pipes with British Standard lagging jackets you’ll save money as well as energy. If you fit a jacket that is at least 75mm/3 inches thick, available at most DIY stores, you could save more than £20 and 1104kg of CO2 a year.
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Reduce the heating in unused rooms by turning your radiators down or off.
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Even if you select the half-load program on your washing machine - it doesn’t save half the energy or half the water. Why not wait until you have a full load before doing your washing - or share a load with others?
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Install a solar water heating system to utilise the heat emitted from the sun, which for an average domestic system reduces around 350 - 400kg of CO2 per year, depending on the fuel replaced. To find out more contact the Energy Saving Trust or call free on 0800 512 012.
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Did you realise that British homes lose enough heat through their walls and roofs to heat around 3,000,000 homes every year?

Approximately a third of all heat loss in an uninsulated home is lost through the walls. If you have cavity walls, cavity wall insulation could cut your heat loss, save you around £130-£160 in bills and save one tonne of CO2 per year. (After an initial cost of around £260, it can pay for itself within two years.)
Almost a quarter of heating in the home is lost through the roof. Loft insulation can act as a blanket that traps the rising heat. If you currently have no loft insulation it can be installed for around £240 at the recommended 270mm depth. This could save you between £180-£220 a year on your heating bills and nearly 1.5 tonnes of CO2 per year. Grants may be available for the installation of insulation, depending on your situation.

For more information visit www.energysavingtrust.org.uk or call 0800 512 012.
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