As 2008 is a leap year, we all have an extra day to play with today. But, as it only comes around once every four years, rather than treating today as "just another day", why not make the most of it and do something special?
While many people are keen to do their bit to help the environment, they often say that they just don't seem to find the time to take the action they need to. So why not think of February 29th as an extra day in your life and use it to put some time aside to do something positive and green!
Make your pledge and let's all use our extra day to make the leap to a smarter, greener lifestyle!
Here are just a selection of suggestions for things you could do on February 29th to help reduce your carbon footprint:
- Install low-energy light bulbs in your home
- Plant a tree
- Draught-proof any breezy windows and doors
- Draught-proof your letterbox
- Cancel your junk mail
- Leave the car at home and walk/cycle everywhere
- Switch your bank account to online/paperless statements
- Switch your utility bills to paperless billing options
- Foil-back your radiators
- Start a compost heap in your garden
- Spread your existing compost out into your beds
- Switch your energy supply to a green energy option
- Enquire about getting cavity wall installed
- Enquire about getting loft insulation installed
- Defrost your freezer
- Get recycling bins organised in your home to help you sort your waste more easily
- Give your car a service and check your tyre pressure
- Install a water-hippo or other displacement device in your toilet cistern.
- Swap your bank account to a greener, ethical account
- Set-up a recycling scheme in your workplace
- Work from home to cut out your commuting emissions
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