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Renewable Energy for Electricity
Solar photovoltaic (PV) installations convert the sun’s energy into electricity using photovoltaic cells.
Smart Thermostats
A smart thermostat is a home efficiency solution that is more easily implemented in the short term. These wifi-enabled features can be remote-controlled from any smart device. They can be connected to your central heating, boilers, and air conditioning.
Energy Efficient Lighting
Energy-saving light bulbs last up to 12 times as much as traditional bulbs, providing the same light quality for much less energy. 80% of the energy used to power traditional bulbs is lost in heating energy, whereas LED light bulbs run at 80-90% energy efficiency. According to the Energy Saving Trust, they can reduce carbon emissions by up to 40kg annually.
Upgrade to Energy Efficient Appliances
Every year, there’s tonnes of electrical waste. However, when it’s time to replace your washing machine, fridge, freezer, oven or dishwasher, new efficiency measures have upgraded market standards so that energy-saving appliances are readily available for various prices.
Use Eco-Cleaning Products
Many mainstream cleaning products containing detergents, preservatives, or foaming agents are made from various toxic chemicals that wash up into streams and rivers, causing water pollution that enters ecosystems and damages biodiversity.
Switching to products that contain sustainably grown or You can also easily make your natural cleaners by mixing vinegar, lemon juice and bicarbonate of soda. This sustainable and cheaper alternative reduces toxic chemicals and packaging waste in your home.
Biodegradable Household
Biodegradable products dissolve due to contact with bacteria and fungi. This means that if they come into contact with nature, they won’t cause any environmental harm, as they disappear through natural processes.
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