ENERGY

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Stats and Facts

Household energy makes up 18% of Greenhouse emissions through heating, lighting and appliances.
Global Energy demand grows by 3% EVERY SINGLE YEAR!
In the average UK home 75% of energy is consumed when on standby and a quarter of heating escapes through windows.

Easy Switches

Washing your clothes at 40 degrees instead of 60 halves your energy consumption.
Make sure you pull the plug when you've stopped using an appliance (it'll save you on standby charges).
Turning the heating down by only 1 degree saves 8% in costs.
Switch to an energy supplier which uses renewable energy.

OUR TOP 5 ENERGY COMPANY RECOMMENDATIONS:

Ecotricity - They’ve been around since 1996 and provide UK homes and businesses with 100% renewable energy and frack-free gas.
Octopus - Octopus are another 100% renewable energy company that ALSO invests back into sustainable tech.
Tonik - ranked highly for its customer service and value for money, it's an obvious choice if you want an easy switch.
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.
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)

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