Links to useful resources that could help cut our carbon footprint in our area.
- Energy production
- Food
- Home Heating
- Local groups and organisations
- Reference
- Reuse, repair, recycle
- Transport
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Find local recycling points
Search for local recycling points for different household items with recycle now.
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What can I do with an outgrown, unwanted or damaged cycle?
If you need to make space and are happy not to make money from an unwanted cycle there are a number of local charities will take cycles off your hands and put them to good use.
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Loop Energy – Smart Meter App
The free Loop Energy Smart Meter App is a great way to understand your electricity consumption and reduce bills.
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Air source heat pumps
An air source heat pump transfers heat from the outside air to heat your home. The Energy Savings Trust explain how.
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Retrofit for older homes
Retrofitting an older home to be energy efficient can be more challenging, but WinACC have some resources that may help.
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Home solar panels
Recent installations on two houses owned by SWaCS members currently indicate that the panels should pay for themselves in around 5-6 years.
