If living a more sustainable lifestyle in 2021 is one of your new year resolutions, we offer you 12 tips below. Nobody expects you to do everything on the list, but you can use it as an inspiration, and maybe choose a few places to start. Even small steps can make a big difference.
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1 Unplugunused electronics to minimize needless standby power consumption and whenever possible, keep lights off during the day.
2 Keep up on regular equipment maintenance and replace old equipment with energy saving new one.
ENERGY CONSERVATION IN YOUR HOME IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN DO TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT.
3 Wash your clothes in cold(er) water and hang them to dry whenever possible instead of using the tumble dryer.
4 Insulate your home – especially doors, windows, and attics.
CURTAINS ADD EXTRA INSULATION TO YOUR WINDOWS AND ALSO COME IN BOTH SUSTAINABLE AND “INTELLIGENT” FABRIC.
5 Fly less and when you do fly, purchase carbon offsets. Driving, unless you’re in an electric vehicle, can likewise really add to your carbon footprint. Try walking, biking, carpooling and using public transit as much as possible.
6 Replace disposable products with reusable ones wherever possible. Before you throw something away, take a minute to find out if you can recycle it.
OUR CIRCAL 2001 & 2005 CURTAIN TRACKS ARE MADE FROM RECYCLED ALUMINUM.
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7 Stop impulse buying and buy high quality products which will last longer.
8 Switch to LED light bulbs, which last longer than conventional bulbs and are far more efficient too. LEDs reduce energy consumption by up to 80-90%.
SEVERAL ALUPROFF CURTAIN TRACKS HAS AN OPTION FOR ADDDING LED LIGHTS.
9 Try to avoid food waste by planning your meals and shopping.1/3 of food produced every year gets lost or wasted which adds to the amount of CO2 being created in landfills – and is a huge waste of food and money.
10 Try to cut out plastic: Bring a bag with you when you go shopping and stop buying bottled water. Don’t use plastic bags for lunch packs but bring a container instead. Carry a mug with you for take away beverages etc.
ALUPROFF IS OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP AMBASSADOR, WORKING TO AVOID PLASTIC POLLUTION FROM OUR INDUSTRY.
11 Eat less red meat – even if it’s just for two or three days a week it can have quite a significant impact on reducing your carbon footprint.
12 Reduce water use: buy low flow faucet heads, water efficient washing machines/dishwashers. Check for leaks. Keep the water turned on only while it is needed.
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To Aluproff sustainability is of great importance and we have taken several steps towards becoming a greener company. You can read about these on https://aluproff.dk/en/purposeful-growth/
Sources: Eco–friendly: The Ultimate 20 Step Guide to Eco-friendly Living and
http://www.globalstewards.org/ecotips.htm Ecotips for sustainable living
12 tips for sustainable living
If living a more sustainable lifestyle in 2021 is one of your new year resolutions, we offer you 12 tips below. Nobody expects you to do everything on the list, but you can use it as an inspiration, and maybe choose a few places to start. Even small steps can make a big difference.
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1 Unplug unused electronics to minimize needless standby power consumption and whenever possible, keep lights off during the day.
2 Keep up on regular equipment maintenance and replace old equipment with energy saving new one.
ENERGY CONSERVATION IN YOUR HOME IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN DO TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT.
3 Wash your clothes in cold(er) water and hang them to dry whenever possible instead of using the tumble dryer.
4 Insulate your home – especially doors, windows, and attics.
CURTAINS ADD EXTRA INSULATION TO YOUR WINDOWS AND ALSO COME IN BOTH SUSTAINABLE AND “INTELLIGENT” FABRIC.
5 Fly less and when you do fly, purchase carbon offsets. Driving, unless you’re in an electric vehicle, can likewise really add to your carbon footprint. Try walking, biking, carpooling and using public transit as much as possible.
6 Replace disposable products with reusable ones wherever possible. Before you throw something away, take a minute to find out if you can recycle it.
OUR CIRCAL 2001 & 2005 CURTAIN TRACKS ARE MADE FROM RECYCLED ALUMINUM.
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7 Stop impulse buying and buy high quality products which will last longer.
8 Switch to LED light bulbs, which last longer than conventional bulbs and are far more efficient too. LEDs reduce energy consumption by up to 80-90%.
SEVERAL ALUPROFF CURTAIN TRACKS HAS AN OPTION FOR ADDDING LED LIGHTS.
9 Try to avoid food waste by planning your meals and shopping.1/3 of food produced every year gets lost or wasted which adds to the amount of CO2 being created in landfills – and is a huge waste of food and money.
10 Try to cut out plastic: Bring a bag with you when you go shopping and stop buying bottled water. Don’t use plastic bags for lunch packs but bring a container instead. Carry a mug with you for take away beverages etc.
ALUPROFF IS OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP AMBASSADOR, WORKING TO AVOID PLASTIC POLLUTION FROM OUR INDUSTRY.
11 Eat less red meat – even if it’s just for two or three days a week it can have quite a significant impact on reducing your carbon footprint.
12 Reduce water use: buy low flow faucet heads, water efficient washing machines/dishwashers. Check for leaks. Keep the water turned on only while it is needed.
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To Aluproff sustainability is of great importance and we have taken several steps towards becoming a greener company. You can read about these on https://aluproff.dk/en/purposeful-growth/
Sources: Eco–friendly: The Ultimate 20 Step Guide to Eco-friendly Living and
http://www.globalstewards.org/ecotips.htm Ecotips for sustainable living