More hints and tips to help you 'Green Your Home'!

Our Green Your Home Guide is designed to help you take simple, everyday steps that contribute to a healthier environment and help combat climate change. Find some tips below to help you make one small change.

From reducing waste and conserving energy to choosing sustainable transport and supporting biodiversity, the guide highlights how everyone can play a part. 

Did you know...

• Draught-proofing and insulating your home is an effective way to stay comfortable while reducing energy use.
• Using outdoor lighting carefully - such as choosing downlighters - helps direct light where it's needed, reduces upward light spill and protects wildlife.
• Installing a water butt onto any downpipe (even a shed roof) allows you to collect rainwater to help your plants thrive naturally. It also reduces tap water use, which may help lower household bills.
• Planting native shrubs, trees and wildflowers provide essential food and shelter for local birds, insects and other wildlife.
• Choosing peat-free compost helps protect vital ecosystems.

If you're thinking about making a change, we suggest you:

Review what you are currently doing
Compare this with other suggested activities
Commit to make one small change

For more information - Green Your Home Guide | Epsom and Ewell Borough Council