How to Reduce Your Carbon Emissions: ... and Save Money on Your Bills

The aim of this book is to help readers prioritize theiractions so they can focus their efforts on things that work for them(recognizing that we are in a cost-of-living crisis as well as a climatecrisis) and that can make a real difference. The book includes more than 100carbon-saving actions and money-saving tips as well as ideas for living ahealthier lifestyle. Actions are categorized according to the amount of carbonthey can save, and to help visualize the emissions generated by different activitiesa scale has been created based on the emissions generated by the manufacture ofa typical pair of jeans. The book covers actions that individuals can take as well asones that are actionable by organizations looking to reduce their Scope 3emissions. The range of activities and areas addressed includescleaning/washing, cooking, lighting, home heating, transport and travel, food,shopping, gardening, water usage and general lifestyle. If you want to know howmuch of a difference in terms of both cost and carbon emissions that loftinsulation makes, say, or you're interested in the difference between tap andbottled water or in the pros and cons of an electric vehicle, this book has theanswers. How to Reduce Your Carbon Emissions ... and save money onyour bills is aimed at anyone who wants to make informed choices and tomake a difference to their lives, their health, their finances and the planet.