Did you know that the energy we use to heat, light and provide power to our homes produces carbon dioxide which contributes towards climate change? This has a damaging effect on the climate and can lead to drought or flooding.
There are things we can all do that will save energy and help preserve the environment.
Read about The Greener Greenwich programme and find out what initiatives are taking place in the borough to tackle climate change.
Scrap your old boiler and save money on energy costs
If your boiler is rated G or worse, you may be able to get a £400 rebate when you upgrade to an A-rated boiler. Upgrading your boiler could save you an average of £235 a year on your heating bill and also help reduce CO2 emissions.
More about the boiler scrappage scheme What can I do to help?
Learn about the different areas in which you and the Council can work together to help our environment:
Don't forget to take a look at our eco-tips for more things you can do to help protect the environment.
Unsustainable use of water may also damage the environment. Find out how you can save water.
Lower your fuel bills
Are you wasting energy at home? You may be able to get a grant to make energy saving changes to your property and lower your fuel bills.
Energy-saving business loans
Interest free loans of up to £500,000 are available from the Carbon Trust to help businesses replace old equipment with new, energy efficient upgrades. No security is required - and the loans scheme is designed so that anticipated energy savings cover monthly repayments.
Apply for interest-free business equipment loans (Carbon Trust website)
Join thousands in cutting emissions
Greenwich is backing 10:10, a national campaign aimed at tackling climate change - and you can be part of it too.
To be part of 10:10, sign up on the 10:10 website and join thousands of others in working to reduce carbon emissions by 10 per cent in 2010. Greenwich Council has already signed up. In fact we were one of the first local authorities to do so.
Find out more:
Greener Greenwich video
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Watch the Cleaner Air, Greener Greenwich video now
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