North Lincolnshire council invites you to a choice of environment surgeries next week, where you can find out how you can save energy and money and how to become an energy warden.
Visit:
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Wednesday 20 June at church Square House, Scunthorpe, 11am to 2pm
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Thursday 21 June at Hewson House, Brigg, 11am to 2pm
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Friday 22 June, Civic Centre, Scunthorpe, 11am to 2pm
Did you know:
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A North Lincolnshire resident produces 11 tonnes of CO2 each year
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Recycle more - recycling just one glass bottle or jar saves enough energy to run a Nintendo Wii for five hours!
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Recycle more - recycling one tonne of paper saves 1.32 tonnes of CO2 - the equivalent of not driving 3,700 miles
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Save water - over 30,000 litres of non-potable water is supplied to Scunthorpe each year
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Use less water - on average, each person in the UK uses 150 litres of water each day.
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Report or fix leaking taps. A tap left dripping once a second can waste enough water in a year to run 135 baths.
The council will also be holding workshops at 13 schools across North Lincolnshire next week to discuss the following topics:
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Litter
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Recycling
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Energy
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Water
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Bug hunt
Anglian Water will also provide a water workshop that schools will take part in.
Cllr Nigel Sherwood, cabinet member for Highways and neighbourhood at North Lincolnshire Council, said:
“Environment week provides a great opportunity to get involved and find out what you can do to help save money and energy.
“There are lots f useful tips, help and advice to get you started and on your way doing your bit to help. At a time when money is tight for many people, you will find out how you can save money. Afterall, it’s better in your pocket and you can learn how to be energy savvy.”
For media enquiries please contact:
Sarah Howe, Senior Media Relations Officer
Tel: 01724 296353, Mobile: 07717586353
Email: sarah.howe@northlincs.gov.uk
