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Investing in black-out, thick curtains will not only help you sleep, but also work as a form of insulation helping to reduce heat in your home over summer and keep heat from escaping in winter.
Install double or triple glazed windows for the same reason - reduce in heating/air-con bills
Click on the front door
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Click on kitchen door
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Eat red meat less
Buy local, organic produce
Create shopping lists and weekly meal plans to prevent overbuying
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Dishwashers use 37% less water than hand washing plates and dishes in the sink
Don't leave the tap running
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Composting
Recycling
Click on shopping bags
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Use reusable canvas bags instead of plastic/paper disposable ones
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Upstairs Landing
Click on bathroom door
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Click on Shower
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Use low-flow shower heads to reduce amount of water used per minute
Use water-resistant cloth or a glass door instead of a vinyl shower curtain as vinyl isn't recyclable
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Showers are a lot more environmentally friendly as they use far less water than baths
Scoop up water when finished with your bath and use it to water plants
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Use more layers of bedding rather than turning up the heating in the winters
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Visit second hand shops such as brokenhauses and Goodwill in order to buy some of your clothes! You can find great items for a cheaper price and it helps the environment while you're at it.
Clear out your wardrobe once a year and give anything you don't want anymore to charity shops.
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Use wooden area rugs rather than carpets as they're a lot less harmful to the environment and can be cleaned easier.
Click on living room door
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Click on furniture
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Use sustainably-source furniture
Click on lightbulbs
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Use LEDs rather than
Click on TV
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Purchase smart power strips to prevent energy loss through leaving appliances on standby
Click on laundry room
Laundry Room
Click on washing machine/dryer
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Buy an energy-efficient washing machine to save electricity and water
Use a clothes line or buy a dryer with a moisture sensor to prevent overuse and unneeded dryer
Click on suit bag (hanging)
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Avoid buying clothes that need dry cleaning as dangerous chemicals are used in the process.
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Use insulation in order to reduce heat loss and heat gain. reducing heating/air-con bills in the long run
Lofts are also very important to insulate as heat rises and lots can be lost through the roof
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/8-ways-to-go-green-in-your-kitchen#3
http://www1.cbn.com/books/a-room-by-room-guide-to-making-your-house-%09%09-eco-friendly#family
http://www.homestolove.com.au/how-to-make-your-home-more-eco-friendly-3073