ENERGY
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Stats and Facts
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Household energy makes up 18% of Greenhouse emissions through heating, lighting and appliances.
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Global Energy demand grows by 3% EVERY SINGLE YEAR!
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In the average UK home 75% of energy is consumed when on standby and a quarter of heating escapes through windows.
Easy Switches
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Washing your clothes at 40 degrees instead of 60 halves your energy consumption.
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Make sure you pull the plug when you've stopped using an appliance (it'll save you on standby charges).
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Turning the heating down by only 1 degree saves 8% in costs.
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Switch to an energy supplier which uses renewable energy.
OUR TOP 5 ENERGY COMPANY RECOMMENDATIONS:
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Ecotricity - They’ve been around since 1996 and provide UK homes and businesses with 100% renewable energy and frack-free gas.
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Octopus - Octopus are another 100% renewable energy company that ALSO invests back into sustainable tech.
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Tonik - ranked highly for its customer service and value for money, it's an obvious choice if you want an easy switch.
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Good Energy - they offer carbon neutral gas, and select projects in places like Malawi to give back to local communities. They also pay all their staff a living wage, meaning that workers AND the environment benefit when you choose Good Energy.
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Bulb - one thing to note is their generous 'Refer a Friend' policy (£50 credit for you and a friend) and their commitment to social responsibility.
(all the recommendations on this list offer 100% renewable energy)