Bank of Ideas on how to save energy and reduce the amount of greenhouse gases


Sweden / Kronoberg / Vaxjo / Katedralskolan
Month of report: 2007 Dec
Object: a cup of tea
Ideas of how to save energy:
Put a plate on top of your tea-cup to reduce the outflow of heat.
Check your loft is full insulated.
Draughts are a major cause of energy loss. Draught proofing doors and windows is easy and saves heat.
Double glazing is expensive but a good long term investment.
Insulate your hot water tank.
Turn off lights and appliances when they are not needed.
Cycle to work.
Use cars for long distances only.
Cut down what can't be cut out.
Keep things local.
Recycle your kitchen water.
Eat less meat
Use a natural alternative.
Buy fresh produce.
Buy energy efficient houshold appliances.
Limit the number of electrical gadgets you buy,

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Sweden / - / Växjö / The Cathedral school of Växjö
Month of report: 2008 May
Object:
Ideas of how to save energy: Wrap the cup in a warming keeping material (frigolit) and put warm stones in the cup.
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