What can you do to fight it? Climate change

What is climate change? Emissions are increasing due to human activity Sea level is rising Climate is changing: extreme temperatures Natural phenomena: storms, floods,... Some animals are disappearing

Human activity is increasing greenhouse gases emissions Changes in behaviour can reduce emissions Everybody can contribute to the fight against climate change Acting on climate change can save you money

Turn down

Lower the temperature of your heaters by a degree or two Don’t set the refrigerator to its coldest setting

Choose low energy When it comes to replacing equipment… –Light bulbs –Refrigerator, freezer –Central heating –Windows … Choose energy efficient models

Switch off Turn off lights when you don’t need them Don’t leave appliances on standby Turn off the tap when you’re brushing your teeth Don’t waste energy!

Think efficient Don’t run washing machine or dishwasher half full Take a shower instead of a bath Boil only the amount of water you need Don’t leave the refrigerator door open Don’t open your windows for too long in winter Use less energy!

Intelligent transport

Don’t use the car for short journeys Walk, cycle or use public transport Share car journeys Drive efficiently Take the train, not the plane! Reduce your carbon footprint!

Reuse/recycle

Reuse bags and packaging Recycle glass, metals and plastics Choose products with the least packaging Use old products rather than new ones when you can Recycling and reuse save energy!

What else can we do? Look for the EU Eco-label Choose wood products made from sustainable forests Eat local produce, grown in season Eat more vegetables – farming animals uses more energy Plant a tree Print double-sided … when you really need to print

DON’T FORGET: RECYCLE, REDUCE REUSE