As we saw earlier, the less energy we use in our lifestyle, the less greenhouse gases we release into the atmosphere. Can you think of all the ways we use energy? Can you suggest ways to reduce the amount of energy we use?
Below are a few ideas to help you out!
Green Team Energy Savers
Office lights left on at night
Office lights left on at night
Copyright John KennedyOffice lights left on at night
Copyright John Kennedy
Copyright John Kennedy
Office lights left on at night
Office lights left on at night
Copyright John Kennedy- ELECTRICITY: make sure all radios, televisions and anything else that uses electricity are switched off (except, of course, the fridge and freezer!) when you're not using them.
- LIGHTS: only switch on the light if you really need it!
- FRIDGE: make sure the fridge door is closed properly. Cold air escapes quickly and it takes a lot of electricity to reduce the temperature again.
- COMPUTER: if you are using the computer, make sure to shut down completely instead of just logging off.
- TRANSPORT: if you live close to your school, try walking or cycling instead of taking the bus.
- HEATING: keep the doors in your house closed. This stops heat escaping so you don't need to use as much energy on heating!
- SHOPPING: help your parents with the shopping. Look for energy saving bulbs instead of regular ones, and look out for the recycled symbol on products.