10:10 campaign encourages residents to reduce carbon emissions

By LiseS

Monday, January 04, 2010, 23:16

According to recent research, Londoners are each responsible for 12 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year. Islington Council has launched the 10:10 campaign, inviting residents to pledge to save 10% of their carbon in 2010.

Save 1.2 tonnes of this, save the planet.

 

The Green Living Centre suggest that any one of these actions would meet the target of 1.2 tonnes per year: reducing your meat and dairy consumption (try having a meat-free day each week); taking one fewer long-haul flight per year; making your home more eco-friendly with energy saving lightbulbs, insulation and efficient heating, or by switching off appliances when not in use.

For more advice on making your home more energy-efficient and to share your 10:10 tips, pop into the Green Living Centre at 222 Upper Street; or contact the centre on email greenliving@islington.gov.uk or phone 020 7527 4462

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