South East Forum For Sustainability

If you are signed up for 10:10 then you’ll know that January tips for cutting CO2 are all about lighting. If you’ve not signed up to to cut your carbon 10% by 2010 then here are a few tips on saving energy (and money) through changing your light bulbs and how you use them.

1. There are low-energy bulbs that work with dimmer switches
2. Yes, you can replace your halogen spotlights
3. Modern low-energy bulbs give off lots of lovely, flicker-free light
4. Handsome globe-shaped eco-bulbs are available
5. You can save more than £50 per bulb replaced#

There is some more advice in the lighting section of the 10:10 website.

There’ll be a new theme next week when we move into February so watch out.