Sustainability in the home

• Advantages of a well insulated home

  
• Thermostat- Maintains a constant temperature - can be both heating and cooling
• Draught excluders - seals gaps around doors and windows to prevent draughts
• Double glazing - two panes of glass with air trapped between them, reduces heat loss through windows
• Conserving water in the home

  • Do not run tap while brushing teeth etc.
  • Have shower instead of bath.
  • Use washing machine/dishwasher when full.
  • Use only required amount of water when boiling kettle
• How can consumers positive difference to the environment

  • buy loose foods instead of packaging, choose biodegradable products
  • buy packaging that is recyclable, buy ozone friendly products
  • bring re-usable bags when shopping, look out for eco labels
  • choose energy-efficient electrical appliances
• Good ventilation- It provides fresh air rich in orvgen and removes stale air which is important for good

  health. It provides comfort by controlling humidity, preventing condensation and

  preventing a room from getting too warm and stuffy.
• It indicates that an earth wire is not required, it is displaved

  on double insulated electrical goods and appliances

  
• Tog rating - It conveys the effectiveness of a material‘s thermal insulation.
• Benefits of reducing heat loss in a home

  • Warmth and lower energy bills