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Quick steps you can take to a greener lifestyleBelow are a number of steps you can take to do your bit towards living a greener lifestyle.
Act on CO2Use the Act on CO2 calculator to (www.direct.gov.uk/ActOnCO2) work out your carbon footprint and receive a personalised action plan with simple steps to help you reduce it. Follow the link to download the Make your home more energy efficientYou can get free, impartial and expert advice about making your home more energy efficient from the local Energy Saving Trust advice centre. Full contact details are: Energy Saving Trust advice centre Tel: 0800 512012 To receive a personalised report showing you how much energy and money you can save in your home, go to the following link http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/check Think about how you travelFor impartial journey planning information about all public transport services throughout Yorkshire view the following link (Traveline Yorkshire). For advice on cycling in North Yorkshire including information about cycle routes view the following link (Cycle lanes and routes). Recycle moreFor advice on how to recycle at home and involve the whole family view the following link (Recycle Now). For general information about recycling in North Yorkshire view the following link (Recycling - sites). Buy local produceView the following link to download a copy of the ' Alternatively visit the North Yorkshire Local Food website for details of where to buy, where to eat and much more. Quick steps to a greener lifestyleView the following link for a range of quick guides on greener living including recycling, travel and shopping (Greener living: quick guides).
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