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   Breast feed

   Breastfeeding is widely known to be healthier for babies and cheaper for you. But did you know it could also be better for the planet?

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   Eating less rice

   Nutritious, abundant and easy to cook, nothing could be simpler than a bowl of rice, right? Wrong. Combine growing it, shipping it and cooking it and you’re looking at a giant helping of harmful emissions. Would sir or madam like to choose something else from the menu?

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   Low-carbon partying

   Whether it's nightclubbing or gig-going, music lovers soon rack up some hefty CO2 emissions. So can you change your tune without being a party-pooper?

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   Using a toilet water-saving device

   Every time you flush the loo, the water you use has to be purified and pumped round again, all of which takes energy. Placing an object in the cistern takes up space, reducing the water needed to fill it. You'll save water without spending a penny.

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   Drying clothes outside

   For the first time in 50 years, Brits are spurning tumble dryers in favour of old-fashioned line-drying: washing lines and wooden clothes pegs are flying off supermarket shelves.

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   Learn how to use your heating controls

   Boilers and heaters account for two-thirds of the energy used in British homes, so just tweaking your settings a bit can have a big impact. And something as simple as this could save as much CO2 as switching to an electric car.

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   Using your radio

   Tuning in to radio stations on your TV can be over ten times more energy intensive than listening through the radio.

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   Offsetting emissions

   Was your last holiday a guilt-trip? Then you might have been tempted to pay a small fee to offset your emissions. But would it really make a difference?

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   Using energy-saving meters

   If you could see the energy that drains away while appliances are left idle but still on, you might get a shock.

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    Reusable bags

    War has been declared on the plastic carrier bag. Bringing your own bag instead will help, but will it really make you a climate hero?

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    Taking showers

    Archimedes famously had his 'Eureka!' moment in the bath. Now, scientific enlightenment suggests showers are a good way to clean up our act. Ready to take a stand?

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    Using less peat

    Peat helps our vegetables to flourish and our borders to bloom. But if we don't use less of it, warn scientists, the future of the planet will not be nearly so rosy.

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    Switching-off standby

    A gadget left on 'standby' isn't really off, it's just playing possum. Avoid leaking lekky by switching off at the mains.

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    Exercising outdoors

    Personal fitness and wellbeing are to be applauded. But could training in the fresh air help the climate stay healthy too?

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    Fitting thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs)

    Get a comfortable temperature right through the house by fitting thermostatic valves to your radiators. They work by sensing the air temperature in the room and adjusting the heat accordingly, saving money and cutting CO2 emissions.

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    Washing your clothes at 30 degrees

    Modern detergents mean you can wash clothes at 30 degrees C and still come up smelling of roses

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    Eat fewer prawns (and scrimp on the shrimp)

    The prawn-fishing industry is the most energy-intensive and wasteful fishing industry on Earth. So is it the end of the line for prawns?

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    Insulating solid walls

    Solid they may be, but when it comes to keeping the heat in, the walls of old houses may not be so steady. Add insulation inside or out to stay snug and slash bills.

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    Biomass stove

    Cosy, stylish and traditional - biomass stoves can dramatically reduce your bills and save masses of CO2. Think you could warm to the idea?

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    Installing a ground source heat pump

    An underground heat pump can save you money and cut your CO2 emissions by sucking the heat from your soil and distributing it round your house. But is your home suitable?

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    Joining a quick-hire car club

    Cursing the costs of a car you hardly use? A 'pay-as-you-go' car club could save you money and cut your mileage even further.

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    Trains and buses

    Sharing transport with dozens of fellow passengers can cut your carbon footprint. Are you on board?

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    Stopping junk mail

    Disappearing under a mountain of takeaway leaflets, bogus prize giveaways and Benidorm time-share offers? Then try our new miracle cure!

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    Keep your fridge-freezer clean and ice-free

    Giving your fridge-freezer a quick MoT takes moments and pays dividends. Simple day-to-day steps can transform its efficiency and extend its life.

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    Opting for a laptop computer

    Computers may not be the most energy-draining appliances, but we do seem to use them round the clock. Laptops use less electricity, so is it time to give your desktop the boot?

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