The National Trust isn't just about protecting our buildings and gardens, they tackle a wide range of conservation, heritage and environmental issues. Here at Yorkshire Bank we're changing the way we do business, so we have a positive impact on the environment. Its all part of our pledge to become carbon neutral by 2010. We've made some big changes, but we've also made some small ones, because these are important too. If we all make them we can make a huge difference:
10 Top Tips to "Green up your act"
- Take a shower instead of a bath
- Fit a water saving "hippo" device in your toilet cistern
- Re-use carrier bags or buy "bags for life"
- Turn off the lights when you leave a room
- Turn off the TV instead of leaving it on standby
- Dry your clothes on a washing line instead of using the tumble dryer when you can
- Run the washing machine or dishwasher with a full load
- Switch your hot water off when you go on holidays
- When boiling vegetables only use enough water to just cover them
- Make use of energy efficient cooking appliances like toasters, steamers and grills
