Across the spectrum of everyday life we use a vast array of services. Whether it is your internet service provider or your window cleaner they are all services which we regularly use.  With some of these services it is possible to purchase green alternatives. For example green electricity is becoming more and more widely available as electricity provers realise there is a demand and begin vying with each other for your business.

An interesting project that all of us can do would be to take our houses and attempt to look at what we can turn green. There are many different ways that you can be green and these wont cost the earth!

when starting to look at your home, break each area down and look at how you can achieve the best most environmentally friendly way to support going green. There will always be a element of compromise as there always is with changing to a alternative however the benefit will be seen for years to come.

Green ASAP would advise to start with all items that are first connected to the house.  These services are items like electricity / Gas / Water.

On the internet there are many places that offer comparison services that are able to help find you the best deal on your electricity and gas supply. Some of the suppliers are able to offer better discounts if you go for Dual Supply. A dual supply is when you buy both the gas and the electricity from the same supplier and they give you a discount for combining the two items together in to one payment.

Water consumption is another easy way to reduce the bills and be kinder to the environment.

1. Rain Water Butts -  These collect rain water off the roofs and can be used to water the garden or wash the car. They can also be used to recycle water and use it for flushing toilets or any other purpose where fresh water is not needed.
2. Shower Energy Saver Heads – these heads will allow less water to be forced out of the head of the shower and therfore reduce the amount of water consumed.

Then look at each room and assess what is in those rooms that can be used more efficiently.

Items to look for are:

• Ensure that all items that have a standby are unplugged at night. As energy is still used when not powered on.
• Ensure that you have fitted energy saving light bulbs in all the lights around the room.
• Ensure you have double glazing windows and doors are correctly draft proofed.
• Good carpet and insulation helps keep the warmth in the rooms and keep them insulated.

Household appliances have a energy efficiency rating are if you are in a modern house that has a dishwashers, boiler , washing machine, dryer then ensure that they are all high energy rating.  A is the highest and the most efficient you can achieve.

GreenASAP recommends getting all appliances that are a rated and please look at our energy rated section of the site. Energy Rating

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