As a society, we will eventually have to get used to consuming less and generating less pollution. As individuals, we may feel there is nothing we can do, but in fact each person can help to make a difference.

The main thing is to try and consume less energy. There are very simple ways to do this; for example, try to keep lights and appliances switched off when you are not using them. To get an idea of which household items or activities take up the most energy, you could use an online calculator or get a small gadget which measures this for you. Then you will notice that everyday things like boiling a kettle are surprisingly electricity-hungry, and this may help remind you to fill the kettle only to a minimum. Little changes like these can make a big difference to your bills as well as to the environment.

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