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Tag: energy efficiency
Every time you fill a 50 litre or 13 gallon petrol tank you’ll be spewing out 112kg CO2e
22.11.2015
 
The faster you drive, the more fuel per distance is used. Drive at a moderate speed to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions.
21.11.2015
 
Driving smoothly, reducing the use of accelerator and brake uses less fuel and emits less CO2e.
21.11.2015
 
Choose the smallest, most fuel efficient car that suits your purposes and try not to drive it more than you have to.
21.11.2015
 
Year on year new cars are getting more fuel efficient, but it’s usually better for the climate to keep your old car running longer until it is beyond repair than to trade up to a new more fuel efficient model.
21.11.2015
 
About a third of home heat is lost through the walls.
05.10.2015
 
The energy saving from insulation is bigger than you would expect.
05.10.2015
 
Cavity wall insulation is the cheapest and most effective way of reducing home energy use.
05.10.2015
 
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