Today is Earth Day!

Don't leave appliances running

 

Let's start with a tried-and-true classic. According to the Energy Saving Trust, gadgets plugged in on standby account for between 9% and 16% of UK residential energy use.

 

This might cost us roughly £86 each year, according to estimates. You are not only helping the environment by turning off your appliances when you are not using them, but you are also saving money.*

 

The older an item gets, the less energy efficient it is, according to this study. If you're on a tight budget, upgrading all of your appliances like kettles, TVs, and speakers is unlikely.

 

Unplugging them – or, better yet, turning off the plug when not in use – is a simple approach to make a difference.

 

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Consider your fuel sources

 

We know that some fuel sources are better for the environment than others. You might be surprised to learn that the single source of a home's 2.7-tonne annual CO2 emissions is heating. A lot of CO2 is released.*

 

As a result of the upcoming ban on gas boilers, all newly constructed residences will be obliged to have a non-gas boiler installed by 2023. A restriction on existing households' use of gas boilers is not currently in place, but it may be included in the pathway to net-zero emissions in the future.

 

Because electric boilers don't require fossil fuels to generate heat, they are much more environmentally friendly. This is a win-win situation for both you and the planet. Besides that, electric boilers are incredibly efficient in terms of power usage. It is superior to any gas boiler, with an energy efficiency rating of 99%.

 

Now is the time to think about switching to a more ecologically friendly heating system if your gas boiler is nearing the end of its useful life. Maintaining your gas boiler by having it serviced frequently by a Gas Safe boiler expert is a good alternative if you are unable to do so at this time.

 

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Think about energy efficiency everywhere

 

You don't have to make your boiler more energy-efficient if you want to save money. Insulation has an influence on your home's energy efficiency in the same way that your heating system does.

 

Net-zero emissions can only be achieved by insulating our homes, research from Nottingham Trent University and IET concluded. Aside from saving money by keeping the heat in, insulation also helps to keep greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere.

 

Some of the most important appliances in your home might potentially benefit from a more efficient design. You'll save a lot of electricity and water if you operate your washing machine more effectively and don't run numerous little loads. If your home has a dishwasher, wait until it is completely full before you turn it on.

Make your home green... literally!

 

Following these pointers will result in significant reductions in the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by your home. What about making a positive impact on the environment?

 

Plants and flowers that benefit the ecology are great for a garden. A fantastic method to help the environment is to plant foxgloves and lavender, which supply pollen to bees. Have holly plants for animal habitats around your property as an added bonus.

 

Choose plants with the most oxygen-boosting properties for your house. A common sight in the UK is a spider plant. Formaldehyde and carbon monoxide may be removed as well as produced as clean oxygen by these plants.

 

Aloe vera is an excellent choice for your bedroom since it creates oxygen while you sleep. You may use it for anything from wound healing to skin care, as well as removing toxic aldehydes and benzene.

 

Defeating climate change is a team effort that requires the participation of all of us. The greenhouse gases that come from our houses can be reduced, but there are also methods to introduce cleaner air into our homes.

 

A side benefit of becoming green in your house is that you'll save a lot of money in the process.