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Overview

In the face of a problem like climate change, we can feel powerless as individuals. We do not believe that anything we do can make an impact. If everyone changes one or two things about the way they live, it will make a huge and positive difference.

In 2005, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) estimated that 27% of the UK's CO2 emissions came from domestic sources.

This is energy we use to heat our homes, travel around and generally live our lives. It all contributes significantly to the UK's greenhouse gas emissions and global climate change.

Calculate your carbon footprint with the Carbon Footprint Calculator. Find out what steps you can take to save yourself money and protect the environment. There are plenty of ideas in this section to get you started, so go on, give something a try!

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