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What you can do to help protect and conserve the environment

You can start doing your bit to help the environment at home. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
  
• Use low energy light bulbs
  
• Stop dripping taps
  
• Don’t over-use detergents and bleaches
  
• Make sure your home is properly insulated
  
• Buy low energy and low water consumption appliances
  
• Reuse plastic shopping bags
  
• Compost organic waste
  
• Use biodegradable binbags
  
• Use a water butt
  
• Respect country codes and wildlife
  
• Don’t use your car for short journeys
  
• Car share
  
• Use public transport
  
• Look after your neighbours