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What you can do

The actions we take every day create over 40% of the UK’s CO2 emissions. Use this section to calculate your carbon footprint and find ways to reduce your CO2 emissions

Reduce your CO2 emissions

Whether you’re just beginning to reduce your CO2 emissions, or looking for more stretching actions, this useful advice will help you lead a lower-carbon life

Every action matters

Every action we take to reduce CO2 and greenhouse gas, no matter where it occurs, will make a difference. The collective actions of individuals, Government and business are the key to ensuring a reduction of the effects of climate change.

What you can do

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In the home

Reduce the size of your carbon footprint, and your domestic bills, by making these changes around the home.

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On the move

Lowering the CO2 emissions you generate while travelling will significantly reduce your carbon footprint.

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Out shopping

Whether you’re in the supermarket or the DIY superstore, smarter shopping choices can save you money and CO2.

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Tools and calculators

Includes interactive tools to help you calculate your carbon footprint, save water or buy a low-emissions new car.

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Community

Joining with others in your local community to ACT ON CO2 is a great way to tackle climate change.

 

What communities
are doing

Making Winchester a low carbon town

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Join the ACT ON CO2 community and help inspire other people to tackle climate change.

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What Government
is doing

The UK Government is building on its extensive programme developed over recent years to tackle climate change, both in the UK and abroad