Carbon Fast - The last 10 days
Posted by Martin in Events | 7 March 2008
The past 7 days has resulted in yet more visits to the local re-cycling centre and pretty much a bedding in of the changes I've made since the beginning of the fast.
I have to say like new year resolutions, their have been times when I've succeeded in carrying out at least one action per day, making a small difference. But equally on other days, I've failed miserably.
If you've tried this yourself, it would be great to hear how you got on and the actions you've taken for a greener life!
Anyway, here's the formal carbon fast ideas for the final 10 days:
Day 31 - 7th March
Fit aluminium foil behind your radiator – allowing you to turn the radiator down and save £10 a year per radiator.
Day 32 - 8th March
Any old iron? If they're on their last legs replace old electrical appliances with energy-efficient models. They could save a third of the energy.
Day 33 - 9th March
Have an embrace-the-silence Sunday. Turn off everything. No TV, no radio, no ringtones, no cars. It'll be good for the soul.
Day 34 - 10th March
Tell the Mailing Preference Service that you want to stop junk mail. Call 0845 7034599 or visit mpsonline.org.uk. Sign up to Tearfund's e-newsletter Twelve at tearfund.org/twelve
Day 35 - 11th March
Put an insulation jacket on your hot-water tank. If everyone does, we'll cut enough carbon dioxide to fill 148,000 hot-air balloons.
Day 36 - 12th March
Re-use an item you would have thrown away – such as a jam jar, an envelope or an ice-cream container.
Day 37 - 13th March
Put a lid on it. That's pans when cooking; and use a kettle to boil water.
Day 38 - 14th March
Draw the curtains to keep the heat in.
Day 39 - 15th March
Could your church be greener? Talk to your church leaders. Tearfund can help – visit the site.
Day 40 - 16th March
Replace your missing bulb with an energy-saving lightbulb. Over its lifetime, you will save 60kg of carbon dioxide per year and up to £60. Make a personal pledge to serve others by pursuing a more sustainable way of life.
